First step to solve the multiple step equation

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 12 + 5w - 4w = 15?

Back

Combine like terms.

Front

Which expression is equivalent to 3(m + 3) if you distributed?

Back

3m + 9.

Front

Distribute 2(x + 3). What is the result?

Back

2x + 6.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: r + 53 = 110?

Back

Subtract 53 from each side.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 2a + 4 = 3a - 1?

Back

Move the smallest variable.

Front

What does 'combine like terms' mean in algebra?

Back

It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

It states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

If you have the equation 5x + 3 = 18, what is the first step to isolate x?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x - 2 = 10?

Back

x = 3.

Front

How do you solve the equation 3(x - 2) = 12?

Back

First, distribute: 3x - 6 = 12, then add 6 to both sides.