Multi-Step Equations

Multi-Step Equations

Fill in the Blank

A multi-step equation is an equation that requires more than ___ step to solve it.

Poll

Do you remember how to distribute the 3 in the problem below?

3(x + 5)

• yes

• no

• kind of

Poll

Do you remember how to combine like terms?

5x + 7x - x

• yes

• no

• kind of

Poll

Check the skills that you feel confident doing.

• solving 1-step equations

• solving 2-step equations

• combining like terms

• distributing

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in solving the equation below?

12 + 5w - 4w = 15

• combine like terms

• distribute

• start with the upside down T

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in solving the equation 4(a - 5) = 10

• combine like terms

• distribute the 4

• start with the upside down T

Multiple Choice

Solve the 1-step equation:

-7m = 28

• 4

• 21

• 35

• -4

Multiple Choice

Solve the 2-step equation:

 $\frac{x}{3\ }+\ 10\ =\ 15$  

• 75

• 15

• 25

• 5

Multiple Choice

Solve the multi-step equation:

9w + 3w = 36

Hint: you have to combine like terms and then solve.

• 3

• 12

• 24

Multiple Choice

Solve the multi-step equation:

2(a + 4) = 20

Hint: you have to distribute and then solve.

• 0

• 6

• 12

Multiple Choice

Solve the multi-step equation:

x + 2(4x - 4) = 19

Hint: you have to distribute, then combine like terms and then solve.

• 3

• 12

• 24