Combining Like Terms and Distributive Property Mastery

The video tutorial covers solving equations by combining like terms and using the distributive property. It begins with an introduction to these concepts, followed by step-by-step examples. Students are encouraged to practice independently. The tutorial concludes with an overview of solving multi-step equations, emphasizing the importance of isolating variables and using inverse operations.

What is the result of combining 6x and x?

• 6x

• 12x

• 7x

• 5x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

How do you isolate the variable in a two-step equation involving 4x - 12 = 36?

• Subtract 12

• Add 12

• Divide by 4

• Multiply by 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the simplified form of 8x after combining 4x, -3x, and 7x?

• 11x

• 12x

• 8x

• 7x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

After adding 16 to both sides of 8x - 16 = 24, what does 8x equal?

• 40

• 24

• 8

• 32

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the first step when using the distributive property in an equation?

• Add constants

• Distribute the outside number

• Combine like terms

• Isolate the variable

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

In the equation 3(2x - 5) - 4x = 33, what is 2x minus 4x?

• -2x

• 6x

• -6x

• 2x

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is the final value of x in the equation 2x - 15 = 33?

• 18

• 48

• 9

• 24

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

How do you solve for x in the equation 8x + 7 = 43?

• Add 7 and multiply by 8

• Subtract 7 and divide by 8

• Multiply by 8

• Divide by 8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the result of 12x - 4x?

• 8x

• 16x

• 12x

• 4x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

What is the value of x when 4x - 15 = -91?

• 76

• -19

• -76

• 19

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A