Solving Two-Step Equations with Distributive Property Flashcard

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2(3x - 5) = 16?

Back

Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

Back

A property that allows you to distribute or pass out to numbers inside parentheses.

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Solve the equation: 3(x + 4) = 21

Back

x = 3

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What is the result of distributing 3 in the expression 3(x + 2)?

Back

3x + 6

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Find the value of x in the equation: 5(2x - 1) = 39

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x = 4

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

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It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is the purpose of the distributive property?

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To simplify expressions by distributing a multiplier across terms inside parentheses.

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Solve the equation: 4(2x + 3) = 28

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x = 2

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6(x - 2) + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.