004.2 - Multistep Equations

A multistep equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

x = 5

First, add 4 to both sides to simplify the equation.

h = 7

Distributing means multiplying a term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

n = 3

Combining like terms simplifies the equation, making it easier to solve.

x = -1

y = -1