When solving an equation using the distributive property, if the numbers being distributed are fractions, what is your first step? Why?

Two things you can do:

One. You can distribute the fraction just like it is a whole number

Two. You can multiply the numerator to both sides to turn the fraction into a whole number then distribute the whole number.

Example One:

$\frac{1}{2}\times(2x+3)=10$

$1x+1.5=10$

$x+1.5=10$

$x=8.5$

Example Two:

$\frac{1}{2}\times(2x+3)=10$

$1\times(2x+3)=20$

$2x+3=20$

$2x=17$

$x=8.5$