Solving Two-Step Equations with Distributive Property Flashcard

Front

Simplify the expression: 4(2x - 3) - 2(3x + 5)

Back

8x - 12 - 6x - 10

Front

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

Back

Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.

Front

Simplify the expression: 2(5x - 4) + 3(2x + 7)

Back

16x + 10

Front

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

Back

x = 3

Front

Solve the equation: 2(4x + 3) = 26

Back

x = 2

Front

What does the distributive property state?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms?

Back

To simplify an expression by reducing it to its simplest form.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.