Equations with Distributing

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What is an equation?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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Distributing means to multiply a term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Solve for x: 3(x + 4) = 21

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x = 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Solve for x: 4(x - 2) = 16

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x = 6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for w: 6(w + 1) = 42

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w = 6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve for x: 5(x + 3) = 40

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x = 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A