Multistep Equations Review

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What is a multistep equation?

Back

A multistep equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

Front

Solve: 4 = 2(x + 3)

Back

x = -1

Front

Evaluate: 5(v + 1) when v = 4

Back

25

Front

Solve: 7w + 5 = 3w - 15

Back

w = -5

Front

Solve: x - 4 = 3(x + 1)

Back

x = -5

Front

Combine like terms: 2m + 6m

Back

8m

Front

Solve: 2m + 6m = 32

Back

m = 4

Front

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

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

Back

To check your solution, substitute the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.