Solving Equation with the Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

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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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x = 1

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m = -3

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x = 6

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x = 1

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x = 0

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

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Isolating the variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the first step in solving an equation using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to apply the Distributive Property to eliminate parentheses by multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside.

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What is a common mistake when using the Distributive Property?

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A common mistake is forgetting to distribute the negative sign when it is present outside the parentheses.