Solving Two-Step Equations with the Distributive Property

Solving Two-Step Equations with the Distributive Property

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

CCSS
8.EE.C.7B, 7.EE.B.4A, 7.EE.A.1

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Liam Anderson

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
,
CCSS.7.EE.B.4A
,
CCSS.7.EE.A.1
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
,
This video tutorial covers solving two-step equations using the distributive property. It introduces the 'Don't Call Me After Midnight' method and a shortcut called 'Distribute or Divide.' The tutorial also demonstrates solving equations with fractions and applies these techniques to real-world problems, such as calculating distances and arranging flowers.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving a two-step equation involving the distributive property?

Moving variables to one side

Combining like terms

Distributing

Adding or subtracting

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After distributing, what should you do if there are no like terms to combine?

Divide

Check for errors

Add or subtract

Move the variables to one side

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 3(x + 5) = 45, what is the value of x after solving?

5

10

15

20

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the shortcut method for solving two-step equations involving the distributive property?

Combining like terms

Adding or subtracting

Dividing by the number outside the parentheses

Moving variables to one side

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Using the shortcut method, what is the value of n in the equation 5(n - 2) = -30?

6

4

-6

-4

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When solving equations with fractions, what is an alternative to distributing?

Dividing by the fraction

Moving variables to one side

Combining like terms

Adding or subtracting

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of n in the equation (2/3)n + 4 = 10 after solving?

6

9

12

15

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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