Multi-Step Equations (Variables on Both Sides)

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What is a multi-step equation?

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A multi-step equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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What does it mean to have variables on both sides of an equation?

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Having variables on both sides of an equation means that the variable appears in more than one location in the equation, requiring manipulation to isolate the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in a multi-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to move all terms containing the variable to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side.

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n = -5.

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x = -6.

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n = 3.

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n = -3.

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