How Do You Solve a Two-Step Equation by Distributing a Fraction First?
How Do You Solve a Two-Step Equation by Distributing a Fraction First?
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Trying to solve an equation for a variable? Are grouping symbols in the way? Watch this tutorial to figure out how remove the grouping symbols and solve the equation!
Keywords:
distribution
fractions
variables
multistep equation
reciprocals
fraction
cancel
cancel fraction
simplify
multiply by reciprocal
isolate variable
variable
reduce
reduce fraction
order of operations
order of operation
isolate
plug in
Background Tutorials
Apply the definition of congruence, in terms of rigid transformations, to identify congruent figures and their corresponding sides and angles
The distributive property is a very deep math principle that helps make math work. It's the rule that lets you expand parentheses, and so it's really critical to understand if you want to get good at simplifying expressions. So check out the tutorial and let us know what you think!
Further Exploration
Solve linear equations in one variable, including those for which the application of the distributive property is necessary and for which variables are included on both sides
Trying to solve an equation involving a fraction? Just multiply the fraction away and then perform the order of operations in reverse! See how in this tutorial.