1.15 Solving Equations Using the Distributive Property
Solve each equation below by applying the distributive property. Show your work for each problem. Make sure to check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation.
Question 1
Short answer
Solve for x: 3(x + 4) = 21.
Question 2
Short answer
Solve for x: 2(5x - 3) = 14.
Question 3
Short answer
Solve for x: 4(x - 2) + 6 = 18.
Question 4
Short answer
Solve for x: 5(2x + 1) = 35.
Question 5
Short answer
Solve for x: 6 - 2(x - 4) = 10.
Question 6
Short answer
Solve for x: 7(x + 2) - 3x = 25.
Question 7
Short answer
Solve for x: 8x - 3(2x - 5) = 19.
Question 8
Short answer
Solve for x: 2(x + 7) + 4 = 24.
Question 9
Short answer
Solve for x: 9 - 3(x - 2) = 0.
Question 10
Short answer
Solve for x: 5(x - 3) + 2x = 24.
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