Solving Multistep Equations

Front

10(h+1) - 4 = 76

Back

h = 7

Front

Solve for v: 3v + 12 = 57

Back

v = 15

Front

2m + 6m = 32

Back

m = 4

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

4x + 9 = -2x - 15

Back

x = -4

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

Combine like terms: 3x + 5x - 2 = 10

Back

x = 2

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

Solve for x: 5(x - 2) = 15

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the first step in solving 2(x + 3) = 14?

Back

Distribute the 2.