Multi Step Equations Classwork Practice

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

2x - 3 + 4x = 27

Back

5

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10?

Back

Distribute -4 to a and -5.

Front

Solve the equation: 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

Back

1

Front

Solve the equation: 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

Back

10

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

Combine like terms: 3x + 4x - 2x

Back

5x.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4(x - 2) = 16?

Back

6.