Solving Linear Equations with the Distributive Property

What operation is used to eliminate the parentheses in the equation?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.3

What is the result of combining the constant terms on the left-hand side of the equation?

• -3

• 3

• -9

• 9

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

How do we move the term 12x from the right to the left side of the equation?

• By adding 12x to both sides

• By subtracting 12x from both sides

• By multiplying both sides by 12x

• By dividing both sides by 12x

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the final simplified form of the equation before solving for x?

• 21x = -21

• 21x = 21

• -21x = 21

• -21x = -21

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What operation is performed to both sides of the equation to solve for x?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

Tags

CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What value of x satisfies the equation?

• 1

• -1

• 0

• -21

What is the first step in verifying the solution?

• Add 9 to both sides

• Substitute x into the original equation

• Subtract 21 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by -1

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What does the left-hand side of the equation equal when x is substituted with the solution?

• 6

• -6

• 15

• -15

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

What does the right-hand side of the equation equal when x is substituted with the solution?

• 6

• -6

• 15

• -15

How is the equation verified after finding the solution for x?

• By adding x to both sides

• By multiplying the equation by x

• By graphing the equation

• By substituting x back into the original equation