Multi-Step Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x - 9x + 3 = -32?

Back

7

Front

How do you combine like terms in the expression 3x + 2x + 3y - 7y?

Back

You combine the x terms and the y terms to get 5x - 4y.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4 = 13 - (p/2)?

Back

18.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7?

Back

Use the distributive property.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

A multi-step equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms?

Back

Combining like terms simplifies an expression and makes it easier to solve.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.