Simplify 2(x + a):
Distribute the 2 to each term in (x+a)
2 * x = (2 * 1)x = 2x
2 * a = (2 * 1)a = 2a
Our Total expanded term is 2x + 2a
Our new term is
2x + 2a = 4b
Solve the following literal equation for a
2x + 2a = 4b
Isolate a terms
Add -2x to both sides2x + 2a - 2x = 4b - 2x
2a = 4b - 2x
Divide each side by 2
| 2a | |
| 2 |
| = |
| 4b - 2x |
| 2 |
| a = | 4b - 2x |
| 2 |
Common Core State Standards In This Lesson
HSA.CED.A.4
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