Solving Linear Equations with Parentheses Using the Division Property of Equality

The video tutorial teaches how to solve linear equations with parentheses using the division property of equality. It begins with an introduction to equations and the properties of equality, emphasizing the importance of performing operations on both sides of an equation. The tutorial demonstrates solving simple equations and highlights common mistakes. It compares using the distributive property versus the division property of equality, showing that both methods yield the same result but the division property can be more efficient. The video concludes by reinforcing the learned concepts.

What steps would you take to solve the equation -6(X - 2) = -18?

Why is it necessary to substitute the solution back into the original equation?