Multi-Step Equations (with Distributing)

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What is a multi-step equation?

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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.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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a = 7

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x = 24

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b = 2

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

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation, which may include distributing and combining like terms.

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What does 'combine like terms' mean?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means getting the variable by itself on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What is SADMEP?

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SADMEP is an acronym for the order of operations in solving equations: Simplify, Add, Divide, Multiply, Eliminate, and Plug in.