Apply the Distributive Property to Remove the Parentheses, Then Simplify

question 93

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:

Accepted

Generally approved or recognized as correct or valid.

Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors or beliefs to align with the norms or standards of a group or society.

Social Status

The position or rank of a person or group within the social hierarchy, determined by wealth, occupation, education, ethnicity, or other factors.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.