Multistep Equations

Front

What is the operation used when distributing in equations?

Back

Multiplication

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the definition of one solution in an equation?

Back

Only this ONE solution will make the equation true.

Front

Back

n = -5.

Front

Back

n = 0.

Front

What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

Back

There are no values for the variable that will satisfy the equation.

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

Back

To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.

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.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.