Multistep Equations Review

Front

Solve for x: 7(2x - 4) = 42

Back

x = 5

Front

What operation would you perform first and then second when solving for m in the equation 10 + 7m = 17?

Back

subtract 10, divide by 7

Front

Combine the like terms: 5m + 3m

Back

8m

Front

Combine the like terms: -5p + 3p

Back

-2p

Front

Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

Back

9v + 14

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3(x + 4) = 21?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

To add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side.