Solving Multistep Equations

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 2(h + 3) = 10?

Back

Distribute 2.

Front

Solve for h: 10(h + 1) - 4 = 76.

Back

h = 7.

Front

Solve for x: 4 = 2(x + 3).

Back

x = -1.

Front

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

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

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

Back

To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 5(x - 2) = 15?

Back

Distribute 5.

Front

What does it mean to 'distribute' in algebra?

Back

To multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

x = 4.