Combine Like Terms and Distribute to Solve Equations

Do I need to distribute, combine like terms, or both?

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both

Do I need to distribute, combine like terms, or both?

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both

Simplify the expression (this means distribute and/or combine like terms):

• -6x + 5 = 42

• -12x - 18 = 42

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Solve the equation.

• x = 2

• x = -5

Do I need to distribute, combine like terms, or both?

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both

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Solve the equation.

• x = 12

• x = 5

Simplify the expression (this means distribute and/or combine like terms):

• 20 = 38 + 3x

• 20 = 17x + 24

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