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13 p+3(2-4 p)=4 | Numerade

Name: Problem 81, Chapter 2: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2022-02-16T11:49:36-08:00
Duration: 58 s
Channel: Christopher Stanley
Description: 13 p+3(2-4 p)=4

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Combining Like Terms

Combining like terms involves simplifying an algebraic expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable parts. This process reduces the complexity of the equation and helps in isolating the variable for further steps in solving the equation.

Inverse Operations

Inverse operations are mathematical procedures used to isolate the variable by undoing operations applied to it. For example, if a variable is multiplied by a number, division (the inverse of multiplication) is used to solve for that variable, thus maintaining the balance of the equation.

Linear Equations

A linear equation is an algebraic equation where each term is either a constant or the product of a constant and a single variable. The solution involves finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true and typically results in a straight-line graph when plotted.

Distributive Property

The distributive property is a rule in algebra that allows you to multiply a single term by each term inside parentheses. It is essential for simplifying expressions, particularly when variables and constants are combined within parentheses.

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