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 combine like terms in an equation?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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What is the distributive property?

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