Solving Multistep Equations

Front

4 = 2(x + 3)

Back

x = -1

Front

10(h+1) - 4 = 76

Back

h = 7

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to....

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

2x - 3 + 4x = 27

Back

x = 5

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving 4x + 2 = 18?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides.

Front

What do you do after combining like terms?

Back

Isolate the variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3(x - 2) = 9?

Back

x = 5

Front

How do you check if your solution is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.