Multi-Step Equations W/ Variables on One Side

Front

Solve the equation: 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

Back

x = -7

Front

Solve the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

Back

Distribution (If necessary)

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

Solve the equation: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

Back

b = 1

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the purpose of using parentheses in equations?

Back

Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first according to the order of operations.

Front

What is the order of operations?

Back

The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is a coefficient in an equation?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable.