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2(p+5)-(9+p)=-3 | Numerade

Name: Problem 85, Chapter 2: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2022-02-20T20:22:26-08:00
Duration: 52 s
Channel: Christopher Stanley
Description: 2(p+5)-(9+p)=-3

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Key Concepts

Distributive Property

This property allows you to multiply a single term across terms within parentheses, such as turning a(b + c) into ab + ac. It is fundamental for simplifying algebraic expressions and is used to eliminate parentheses, facilitating the isolation of variables.

Combining Like Terms

This concept involves merging terms that have the same variable factors into a single term. It simplifies the equation by reducing the number of terms, which makes it easier to isolate the variable in subsequent steps.

Properties of Equality

The properties of equality involve performing the same operations on both sides of an equation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, to maintain the balance of the equation. These properties are essential when isolating variables and solving equations.

Solving Linear Equations

Solving linear equations is the process of finding the value of the unknown variable that makes the equation true. This involves using techniques like the distributive property, combining like terms, and applying the properties of equality to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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