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Unit 4 ∙ Constructed Response

Linear Equations

Maritza correctly solved this equation. She rewrote the equation to have common
denominators, and then solved it. Her work is in Column A.

a. In Column B, solve the same equation by clearing the fractions using the distributive property.

b. Explain how using the distributive property is more efficient than Maritza’s process.

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Unit 4 ∙ Constructed Response