Solving Multistep Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of dividing by 3?

Back

Multiplying by 3.

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Solve for x: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

Back

x = 5.

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Solve for x: 4x + 9 = -2x - 15

Back

x = -4.

Front

What is the objective when solving an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable.

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Solve for x: 4 = 2(x + 3)

Back

x = -1.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3v = 45?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 5(x - 2) = 15?

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x = 5.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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