Solving Multi-Step Equations

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

A multi-step equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 4x + 10 = -26?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve: 4x + 10 = -26

Back

x = -9

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: -8 + 5x - 2 = 20?

Back

Combine like terms on the left side.

Front

Solve: -8 + 5x - 2 = 20

Back

x = 6

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis.

Front

Solve: 4(x + 1) = 8

Back

x = 1

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation, making it easier to solve.

Front

Solve: -15 = 5a + 12 - 2a + 6

Back

a = -11