Instructional Video6:04
Khan Academy

Solving Equations with the Distributive Property, Linear Equations, Algebra I

7th - 11th Standards
Here is an equation in which the first step is to use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis. Then, it is solved for the variables. Since there are variables on both sides of the equation, it is important to verify the...
Instructional Video6:08
Mathispower4u

Solving Equations Using the Story of x (Part 2)

8th - 11th Standards
The story continues with more complex equations. Learners see that using the story method works even with multi-step equations. Pupils learn the process of undoing a description of a multi-step expression to solve an equation containing...
Instructional Video6:27
Mathispower4u

Solving Equations Using the Story of x (Part 1)

8th - 11th Standards
Tell the story of solving an equation. With words and symbols, viewers learn to describe what is happening in an equation. Using that description, pupils reverse the story to arrive at the value of x that makes the equation true.
Instructional Video3:38
Mathispower4u

Find the Dimensions of a Bookcase Using a Linear Equation (Example)

8th - 11th Standards
How much wood would ...? The quick video uses a linear equation to determine the size of a bookshelf given a diagram of the shelves and the amount of wood to use. Scholars see how to set up the equation and solve it to determine the...
Instructional Video4:03
Mathispower4u

Solve an Equation with Parentheses (Example 2)

8th - 11th Standards
Isolation is the name of the game. Working with an equation that has parentheses on one side of the equation, the resource shows the steps to find the solution. The solution process starts with distributing across the parentheses and...
Instructional Video3:58
Mathispower4u

Solving a Multi-Step Linear Equation in One Variable (Example)

8th - 11th Standards
An equation has parentheses on both sides of the equation, including a need to use the distributive property and recall the order of operations. The resource works through the steps to isolate the variable and finds the solution to the...
Instructional Video3:00
Mathispower4u

Solve an Equation with Variable Terms on Both Sides (Example)

8th - 11th Standards
Shouldn't the variable be on only one side? Using one equation, the resource shows how to solve an equation in which there are variable terms on both sides of the equation. The short video walks through each step needed to isolate the...
Instructional Video2:54
Mathispower4u

Solving an Equation with Parentheses on Both Sides (Example 1)

8th - 11th Standards
Multiple parentheses, oh my! Using an equation with parentheses on both sides of the equal sign, the video demonstrates the steps to solve it. The resource works through each step to isolate the variable to arrive at a solution. Once...
Instructional Video3:32
Mathispower4u

Using the Distributive Property to Multiply Quickly

6th - 8th Standards
Can the distributive property help solve complex multiplication when you can't find a calculator? Yes, as a matter of fact, it can! Using addition, subtraction, and area models, the speaker explains how to simplify these problems and...
Instructional Video7:09
Mathispower4u

The Distributive Property with Negative Integers

7th - 9th Standards
Just over one third of all adults struggle when performing math operations with negative numbers. Addressing these skills early and often prevents these challenges later in life. Through multiple examples, worked step by step, viewers...
Instructional Video6:04
Mathispower4u

Introduction to the Distributive Property

6th - 8th Standards
Who needs parentheses, anyway? Understanding how to apply the distributive property—and how to get rid of parentheses—helps scholars conceptually understand why it is necessary. Guided practice problems help build confidence to create...
Instructional Video1:33
Brightstorm

Mixture Problems - Concept

8th - 10th Standards
Mix it up in math class! The video provides an equation hint to be able to setup mixture problems. Two problems are provided as examples on how to use the equation in order to solve mixture type word problems. 
Instructional Video
Math TV

Math tv.com: Properties of Numbers: Distributive Property

6th - 8th Standards
Learn how to apply the distributive property in order to solve simple algebraic expressions. Video demonstrations featuring a veteran teacher and several students offer step-by-step solutions to eleven problems.
Instructional Video
Math TV

Math tv.com: Linear Equations in One Variable: With Fractions

6th - 8th Standards
Learn how to solve linear equations with fractions by watching teacher and student videos that offer step-by-step solutions.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra: Multi Step Equations 1

9th - 10th Standards
A video that demonstrates how to solve a multi-step equation. The equation contains all integers. [4:33]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arithmetic and Pre Algebra: Distributive Property Example 1

9th - 10th Standards
This video provides several examples of using the distributive properties of multiplication and division to rewrite expressions. Practice problems are available. [5:39]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra: Solving Equations With the Distributive Property 2

9th - 10th Standards
This video demonstrates how to solve a multi-step equation using the distributive property. There is one example that includes integers and fractions. [4:50]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arithmetic and Pre Algebra: The Distributive Property 2

9th - 10th Standards
This video shows the distributive property of multiplication over subtraction. Practice problems are available. [2:11]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arithmetic and Pre Algebra: The Distributive Property

9th - 10th Standards
This video shows how to rewrite an expression using the distributive law of multiplication. Practice problems are available. [4:56]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra: Solving Equations With the Distributive Property

7th - 9th Standards
This video demonstrates how to solve a multi-step equation using the distributive property. There is one example that includes integers and demonstrates how to check your answer. [6:04]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Simplifying an Equation

6th - 8th Standards
From this lesson, you will discover how to make an equation easier to solve by applying simplifying rules to equations. Students can watch a video tutorial and then take an online quiz.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Simplifying an Equation

6th - 8th Standards
From this lesson, you will discover how to make an equation easier to solve by applying simplifying rules to equations. Students can watch a video tutorial and then take an online quiz.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Simplifying an Equation

6th - 8th Standards
From this lesson, you will discover how to make an equation easier to solve by applying simplifying rules to equations. Students can watch a video tutorial and then take an online quiz.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Simplifying an Equation

6th - 8th Standards
From this lesson, you will discover how to make an equation easier to solve by applying simplifying rules to equations. Students can watch a video tutorial and then take an online quiz.