Multi-Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

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

Back

x = 1

Front

Solve the equation: 3(4r - 1) + 5 = 26

Back

r = 2

Front

Is 7 a solution to the equation 3x + 8 - x = 5x - 4?

Back

No

Front

Solve the equation: -19 = -8(-4 + a) - (2a + 1)

Back

a = 5

Front

What is a multi-step 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 distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is a solution to an equation?

Back

A value that makes the equation true.