Multistep Equations

Front

Solve for x: 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

Back

x = -7

Front

Solve for y: y/3 = 12

Back

y = 36

Front

What is the first step to solve -3 = x + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve -18 = m + 12?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

Solve for k: 4 + k/2 = -3

Back

k = -14.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac; it allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

Front

How do you check your solution for an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms?

Back

To simplify an expression or equation by merging terms that have the same variable and exponent.