Apply the Distributive Property to Remove the Parentheses, Then Simplify

question 111

Short Answer

Apply the distributive property to remove the parentheses, then simplify each side before using the addition property of equality. Then find the solution for the equation. __________

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Definitions:

National Brand

Products or services that are marketed under a manufacturer's branding and distributed across an entire country, distinct from private labels or local brands.

Private-label Brand

Products manufactured by one company for sale under another company's brand, typically offered as lower-cost alternatives to national brands in retail stores.

National Brand

A brand that is marketed and recognized across an entire country, offering a consistent product or service quality and experience.

Huge Retailer

A significantly large and often multinational company that sells goods directly to consumers, encompassing a wide variety of merchandise under one roof or through online platforms.