Equations with the distributive property and fractions

Clear parentheses, then clear fractions by multiplying through by the common denominator.

Standards:8.EE.C.7.b

Try it: three questions

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Question 1 of 3

Solve for x: 3(x + 2) = 18

Question 2 of 3

Solve for x: 3(x + 2/5) = 9/5

Question 3 of 3

Solve for x: 3(x − 2) = 15

How this fits in

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