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Solving Equations Using the Distributive Property

Vocabulary:

Notes
Example 1st:
1. Original Equation 2 (x 3) = 14

2. Use Distributive Property 2 (x 3) = 14

2x 6 = 14

3. Addition Property of Equality 2x 6 = 14

+6 +6
2x = 20
4. Division Property of Equality 2x = 20
2 2
5. Solution
x = 10

Example 2nd:
1. Original Equation 2 (x 3) + 12 = 14
2. Use Distributive Property
2 (x 3) + 12 = 14
2x 6 +12 = 14
3. Combine Like Terms 2x + 6 = 14
4. Subtraction Property of Equality 6 6
2x = 8
5. Division Property of Equality
2 2
6. Solution x=4
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Solve Equations with variables on both sides

Vocabulary: variables

Notes

1. Move the variable to the one side of 4x 6 = 30 2x

the equation using Inverse operation + 2x + 2x
6x 6 = 30
2. Use Inverse Operation to move the
constant 6x 6 = 30
+6 +6
6x = 36

3. Use Inverse Operation to move the 6x = 36

number paired with the variable 6 6

x=6
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Equations with no solution, infinitely many solutions

Vocabulary: no solution, infinitely many solutions

Notes

One Solution:

No Solution:

Infinitely Many Solutions:

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Solve literal equations for a specified variable

Vocabulary: literal equations

Notes

A literal equation contains more than one variable. Literal equations and formulas can
be solved for a specific variable using the same procedures as equations containing one
variable.
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Solving Inequalities with positive coefficient

Vocabulary: < , >, , , positive coefficient

Notes
Words Symbol Example Graphing
Greater than > x>2
less than < x<2
Greater than or equal to x5
Less than or equal x7

Solving inequalities with positive coefficient

2x + 4 < 20
-4 -4
2x 16
2 2
x < 8
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Solving Inequalities with negative coefficient

Vocabulary: negative coefficient

Notes

Solving inequalities with negative coefficient

-2x + 4 < 18
-4 -4
-2 x 14
-2 -2
x > -7

When we multiply or divide by a negative number

we must reverse the inequality.
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Solve Absolute Value Equations

Vocabulary: Absolute Value

Notes

Absolute Value means ...

... only how far a number is from zero:

"6" is 6 away from zero,

and "6" is also 6 away from zero.

An absolute value equation has TWO solutions:

| 2| = 8

2=8 2 = 8
+2 +2 +2 +2
= 10 = 6
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