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Lesson 12: Solving equations with parenthesis

5-minute check: Solve and check. Please place your answer on your white board in large
numbers.

1) 3x + 7 = 5x - 19 Check:

Watch us model:

1) 4 ( x + 6) = 48

Steps to Solve:

Check:

Steps to Check:
2) 2 ( 2x 6) = 16 Check:

3) -5 ( x + 9) = 70 Check:

4) ( x + 6) = 10 Check:
Please work on the following problems with your partner. Remember to check your work!

1) -3 ( 3x 6) = -45

2) -7 ( -4x + 3) = 91

3) ( 2x + 5) = 17

4) 4 ( 7x 12) = 148
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Exit Slip: Please explain how to solve the following problem. Use a step-by-step format. Your
answer should include the following academic vocabulary words: variable, distribute, constant.

4 ( 2x 2) = 24

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