Solving Multistep Equations

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 10(h+1) - 4 = 76?

Back

Distribute 10 to both h and 1.

Front

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

Back

h = 7

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24?

Back

Distribute -2 to both x and -3.

Front

Solve for x: 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

Back

x = -7

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 11 - 3x = 44

Back

x = -11

Front

What does it mean to 'distribute' in an equation?

Back

To multiply each term inside a parenthesis by the term outside.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 4x + 8 = 32?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 8 = 32

Back

x = 6