Solving Two-Step Equations with Distributive Property Flashcard

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

Back

x = 3

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

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16x + 10

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

Back

3x + 6

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

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x = 2

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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 does the distributive property state?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms?

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To simplify an expression by reducing the number of terms.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.