Solving Multi-step Equations

Front

Solve the equation: 4x + 10 = -26

Back

x = -9

Front

Solve the equation: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3

Back

x = 1

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

Solve the equation: -20 = -4x - 6x

Back

x = 2

Front

Solve the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

Back

x = 5

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What do you do to isolate the variable in the equation 2(x + 3) = 14?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 6x - 2 = 4?

Back

x = 1

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

Back

To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.