Basic Distribution Equations

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

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

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x = 11

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Solve for x: 2(x-4)=18

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x = 13

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

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

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Solve for x: -2(x-4)=20

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x = -6

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2(3x+6)=24?

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The first step is to divide both sides of the equation by 2 to simplify it.

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Solve for x: 2(3x+6)=24

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x = 2

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It has no variables raised to a power greater than one.

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Solve for x: -3(-4x - 1) = -4

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x = -0.58

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in equations?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression according to the order of operations.