Solving Equations using the Distributive Property

Solve the equation:

4(2x - 7) = -4

• x = -3

• x = 4

• x = 3/8

• x = 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation:

5(6 - x) = 12.5

• x = -8.5

• x = 3.5

• x = -17.5

• x = -3.5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

• x = 2

• x = -5

• x = -2

• x = 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation:

10(2x - 5) = -60

• x = -3.5

• x = -0.5

• x = -2.75

• x = 0.5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Match the following equation to its answer. Solve EACH equation showing all work.

• x = 6

• • - (28 - 4x) = -92

• x = -7

• x = -16

• 8(6 + 4x) = -176

• x = 12

• -4(8 - 3x) = 112

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation. Give your answer as just the number.

7(-2x + 5) = 28

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation. Give your answer as just the number.

-2(6x - 10) = 80

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation. Give your answer as just the number.

2(2x + 6) = 13

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

A group of three friends order a combo meal which includes two slices of pizza and a drink. Each drink is priced at $2.50. If the combined total is $31.50, how much does it cost for a slice of pizza? Reorder the following items to make the correct equation to find out how much it costs for a slice of pizza. ​

• 3

• (

• 2.50)

• 2x +

• = $31.50

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3