Instructional Video6:04
Khan Academy

Solving Equations with the Distributive Property, Linear Equations, Algebra I

7th - 11th Standards
Here is an equation in which the first step is to use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis. Then, it is solved for the variables. Since there are variables on both sides of the equation, it is important to verify the...
Instructional Video4:07
Khan Academy

Example 2: Variables on Both Sides

8th - 10th
Sal offers an example showing how to manipulate numbers on either side of the equal sign to isolate the variable and solve the equation.
Instructional Video4:50
Khan Academy

A Clever Application of the Distributive Property to Solve a Multi-Step Equation

7th - 11th
The instructor demonstrates how to use the distributive property to eliminate fractions in an equation. Remember to have learners plug their answers into the original equation to check their work.
Instructional Video6:04
Khan Academy

Solving Equations with the Distributive Property, Linear Equations, Algebra I

7th - 11th
Here is an equation in which the first step is to use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis. Then, it is solved for the variables. Since variables are on both sides of the equation, it is important to verify the answer by...
Instructional Video4:07
Khan Academy

Example 2: Variables on Both Sides, Linear Equations, Algebra I

7th - 11th
Sal offers an example of manipulating numbers on either side of the equal sign to isolate the variable and solve the equation.
Instructional Video3:04
Khan Academy

Example: Two-Step Equation with Numerator , Linear Equations, Algebra I

7th - 11th
Sal demonstrates how to solve an equation. He begins by saying that the variable needs to be isolated. Then, he shows how to move numbers on either side of the equal sign to isolate the variable. Finally, he verifies answers by plugging...