Solving Multi-Step Equations

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What is the first step to solve the equation 10 + 7m = 17?

Back

First subtract 10 from both sides.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 10 + 7m = 17?

Back

Then divide by 7.

Front

Solve for k: 5k - 3 = 7.

Back

k = 2.

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Solve for n in the equation 21 = 3(3n - 5).

Back

n = 4.

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Solve for v in the equation 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8.

Back

v = 10.

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

How do you combine like terms in an equation?

Back

Add or subtract coefficients of the same variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

x = 4.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x - 5 = 16?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.