Solving Multi Step Equations - lesson 18

Solving Multi Step Equations

Steps to use when solving multi-step equations

• Use the distributive property

• Simplify by combining like terms

• Keep the equation balanced and isolate the variable

• Undo the addition or subtraction

• Undo the multiplication or division

Multiple Choice

Solve this equation.

3x + 7 = 19

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = 4

• x = 5

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
 $\frac{2x\ +5}{3}=\ -3$  

• x - 3

• x = -5

• x = -7

• x = -9

Multiple Choice

Solve this equation.

-8 = 15x + 22

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = -2

• x = -3

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.

3(x + 4) = -9

• x = -4

• x = -5

• x= -6

• x = -7

Multiple Choice

.5(6x - 4) + 3 = -5

• x = -1

• x = -2

• x = -3

• x = -4