Distributive Property
When solving an equation what is the first step before combining like terms?
Distributing
Which terms in this expression could be combined?
2x + 9y -10 + x - 8c
2x and x
What would you do first to solve this?
3(3x + 4) - 9 = 27
Distribute
Solve:
3x + 9x - 4x + 9 = 33
x= 3
-x(3 + 4)
x = -1.5
Combine Like Terms
What is the goal of solving a multistep equation?
To isolate the variable, or get it by itself to find the solution.
-2x(4 + 3) -3(x - 5)
3x - 4y + x -4x + 7y
Solve:
4(x-9)-2x = -3x+14
x = 10