Distributive Property Flashcards by Alex McFarlane

Q

What is the first step in this equation?
5(x - 7) = 20

A

Remove brackets using the distributive property.
5(x) · 5(-7) = 20

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Solve for x in this equation.
3(4x - 6) = -2(x + 12)

A

12x -18 = -2x - 24
12x + 2x = -24 + 18
14x/14 = -6/14
x= -3/7

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