Solve Equations, Distribute and Combine Like Terms

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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Solve the equation.

• x = 0

• x = -6

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

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both

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Solve the equation.

• x = 1

• x = 7

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

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both