Solving an Equation Using the Distributive Property

The video tutorial guides students through solving an algebraic equation by first setting it up, then using distribution and an area model to clear parentheses. It continues by combining like terms, isolating the variable, and finally checking the solution by substituting back into the original equation. The process emphasizes understanding each step and ensuring accuracy in solving algebraic equations.

What is the first step in solving an equation with parentheses?

• Combine like terms

• Clear the parentheses by distributing

• Check the solution

• Isolate the variable

What is the purpose of using a graphic organizer like the area model?

• To isolate the variable

• To avoid errors in distribution

• To check the solution

• To solve equations faster

How do you combine like terms in an equation?

• By ignoring them

• By dividing them

• By multiplying them

• By adding or subtracting them

What operation is used to isolate the variable term in the equation?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How do you verify the solution of an equation?

• By multiplying the solution by the variable

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation

• By rewriting the equation

• By dividing the solution by the constant