Solving Equations with Distribution

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What is distribution in mathematics?

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Distribution is a property that allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside parentheses. For example, a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step in solving the equation -3 ( f - 8 ) = 39?

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Distribute -3 to f and -8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8?

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10

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the solution to the equation -124 = 4 (1 + 8k)?

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-4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7?

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1

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10?

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Distribute -4 to a and -5.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the distributive property formula?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5