Mastering Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

What is the first step in solving multi-step equations when a distributive property is present?

• Combine like terms

• Check the solution

• Subtract constants

• Distribute

After distributing, what is the next step if applicable?

• Combine like terms

• Check the solution

• Divide by the coefficient

• Add constants

In solving equations, why is it important to follow the sign in front of each term when combining like terms?

• To ensure the correct addition or subtraction of terms

• To simplify the equation faster

• To make the equation look cleaner

• None of the above

How do you verify the solution of an equation?

• None of the above

• Substitute the solution back into the original equation

• Add the solution to each term

• Multiply the solution by the coefficient

How do you solve a two-step equation after combining like terms?

• Subtract or add constants, then divide by the coefficient

• Multiply by the variable

• None of the above

• Check the solution

What should you do if you encounter a fraction in the distributive step?

• Divide each term by the fraction

• Combine like terms immediately

• Ignore the fraction

• Multiply each term inside the parentheses by the fraction

What is the result of solving the equation when you distribute -1/2 to 12p and -42?

• p = -54

• p = 54

• p = -9

• p = 9

What is the correct solution when you distribute 2/3 to 6n and 42?

• n = -4

• n = 5

• n = -5

• n = 4

What is the correct approach when you encounter a double distributive property in an equation?

• Subtract constants

• Combine like terms first

• None of the above

• Distribute both terms separately

What is the final step in solving multi-step equations?

• Distribute

• Check the solution

• Add constants

• Combine like terms