Two Step Equations Distributive Property

-3(x-1)+9=15

• -2

• -1

• 0

• 1

-2(y+6)=36

• -20

• 18

• -24

• 16

3(x+4)+5x=-20

• -6

• -2

• -4

• 12

4(x+7)=48

• 10

• 0

• 2

• 5

4(x+3)-2=6

• 0

• -1

• 2

• 3

• x= 12
• x= -12
• x= -22
• x= 22

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

• Add 4 to both sides

• Add the 2a and a 

• Distribute 4 to a and -5

• Distribute -4 to a and -5

3(3x - 6) = 18

• x = 4

• x = -4

• x=8

• x= -12

2(6k-1)= -38

• k= 1

• k= 9

• k= -4

• k= -3

8(7-y) = -24

• y= 2

• y= 10

• y= 15

• y= -5