Solving Multi-Step Equations

A multi-step equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

x = 19.5

An equation has no solution if there are no values for the variable that make the equation true, often resulting in a contradiction.

x = 3

The first step is to get all terms involving x on one side and constant terms on the other side.

No Solution

Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.

x = 11

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.