8.2 and 8.8 Review

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication across each addend.

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Solve for x: 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p

Back

x = -5

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Rewrite the expression using the distributive property: 9(4 + 3)

Back

9(4) + 9(3)

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What is the value of k in the equation 2k + 4 = 0?

Back

k = -2

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What is the value of k in the equation 3k - 2 = 4?

Back

k = 2

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

x = 3

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What does it mean for an equation to be balanced?

Back

An equation is balanced when both sides have the same value.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x, y, or z.

Front

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

Back

Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses: 2x + 6 = 16.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4k + 8 = 0?

Back

k = -2