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Solving Equations with the Distributive Property, Linear Equations, Algebra I
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...
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Example 2: Variables on Both Sides
Sal offers an example showing how to manipulate numbers on either side of the equal sign to isolate the variable and solve the equation.
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A Clever Application of the Distributive Property to Solve a Multi-Step Equation
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.
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Solving Equations with the Distributive Property, Linear Equations, Algebra I
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...
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Example 2: Variables on Both Sides, Linear Equations, Algebra I
Sal offers an example of manipulating numbers on either side of the equal sign to isolate the variable and solve the equation.
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Example: Two-Step Equation with Numerator , Linear Equations, Algebra I
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...