Solving Equations Containing Parenthesis

What is the first step to solving this equation?

3 (x + 3) = 18

What is the next step in solving this equation?

3 (x + 3) = 18

Now you have;

3x + 3 =18

What do I do next?

Now I have 3x=15

What is my last step?

Complete the first step in this equation (the Distributive Property)

5 (x - 2) = 20

What do I do next?

5x - 10 = 20

(hint-get rid of the "third wheel" keep the happy couple together)

What is the last step?

5x=30

(when a number and a letter are right next to each other it means multiply, what is the inverse of multiply?)

Who is ready to practice?