Solving Multi-Step Equations

Front

Solve -2(x + 3) - 5 = 11

Back

x = -11

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 5 = 7 - 2x?

Back

Add 2x to both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

Back

b = 1

Front

Solve 7(9 + K) = 84 for K.

Back

K = 3

Front

Solve the equation 2x + 3 = 9.

Back

x = 3

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

Solve the equation 4(x - 2) = 12.

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation -5x + 15 = 0.

Back

x = 3