Multi-Step Equations

Front

What is the definition of one solution?

Back

Only this ONE solution will make the equation true.

Front

Solve the equation: 3x + 15 = 3(x + 5)

Back

Infinitely Many Solutions.

Front

Solve the equation: 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

Back

10.

Front

Solve the equation: 5x + 4 = -6

Back

-2.

Front

What is the solution to this equation? (no solution, one solution, infinite solutions)

Back

No solution.

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

Back

There are no values for the variable that will make the equation true.

Front

What does it mean if an equation has infinitely many solutions?

Back

Any value for the variable will satisfy the equation.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.