Apply the Distributive Property to Remove the Parentheses, Then Simplify

question 290

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:

Downward-Sloping Demand

The economic concept that, all else being equal, as the price of a good decreases, consumer demand for that good will increase.

Public Ownership

The ownership of assets by the government or the entire community rather than by private individuals or corporations.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where identical or substantially similar goods or services are sold at different prices by the same provider in different markets.

Antitrust Laws

Legislation enacted to prevent monopolies and promote competition among businesses, ensuring fair market practices and consumer protection.