Apply the Distributive Property to Remove the Parentheses, Then Simplify

question 166

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:

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals without any expectation of goods or services in return.

Shifting

The process of transferring a burden, such as tax from one entity to another, or changing the position of something.

Excise Taxes

Taxes imposed on specific goods, services, or transactions, often aimed at discouraging consumption of certain items or raising revenue.

Government Hiring

The process by which government entities recruit and employ individuals to work in various public sector roles, affecting the size and efficiency of government operations.