Solving Equations Using the Distributive Property

This video tutorial teaches how to solve equations using the distributive property. It begins with a review of the property, highlighting common mistakes students make, such as not distributing to all terms. The tutorial provides two detailed examples of solving equations, demonstrating each step clearly. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points covered.

What common misunderstanding do students have regarding the distributive property?

Describe the process of rearranging terms after distributing in an equation.

How do you check if the solution for x is correct in the equation 'x equals negative 11'?