DAM :) Equations

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What is the Distributive Property?

Back

The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Solve for x: 3(x + 2) = 15

Back

x = 3

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 4(x + 2) = 16

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x = 2

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Solve for b: 63 = 7(1 + 4b)

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b = 2

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Solve for k: 7k - 14 = 42

Back

k = 8

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Solve for x: 2(2x - 1) = 10

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x = 3

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.