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Equations with distribution

Grade 8

What this lesson shows

3, bracket, x plus 4, equals 21. Most people reach straight for the distributive property here. You can — but there is something quicker sitting in front of you.

Try it yourself

Real questions from this lesson's worksheets — answers below each one.

  1. Solve for x: 3(x + 1) = 6
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    1
  2. Solve for x: 2(x + 2) = 10
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    3
  3. Solve for x: 2(x + 3) = 10
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    2
  4. Solve for x: 2(x + 1) = 12
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    5

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