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Grade 9 math · A.6 · Linear Equations

Solve equations with parentheses

Multiply out the parentheses first, then solve.

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  1. Solve for x: −5(x + 7) = −10

    Answer: -5

  2. Solve for x: 5(x − 8) = −40

    Answer: 0

  3. Solve for x: −2(x − 1) = 0

    Answer: 1

Tip: Multiply out the parentheses first, then solve.

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