Solving Multi Step Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve for x: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3

Back

x = 1

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Solve for v: 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

Back

v = 10

Front

Solve for x: 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

Back

x = 1

Front

Solve for k: -124 = 4(1 + 8k)

Back

k = -4

Front

What is the first step in solving multi-step equations?

Back

Combine like terms.

Front

What does it mean to isolate the 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

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How do you check your solution in an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

Back

A number that multiplies a variable.