1-20 Solving Multistep Equations

1-20 Solving Multistep Equations

Introduced in L50

Warm Up: Solve for each shape

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Learning & Habit Objectives

Learning: I will solve equations with more than one step

Habit: I will work step-by-step

Success Criteria

• I can begin by moving the constant term

• I know that the last step is to move the coefficient

Notebook: Copy this example (will do in class)

Look at the side with the variable:

5 is the constant, and 3 is the coefficient.

First, subtract 5 from both sides. Then divide both sides by 3.

Notebook: Copy this example (will do in class)

Sometimes the coefficient is a fraction, in this case 1/5. What does fraction division look like?

Notebook: Copy this example (will do in class)

Sometimes we have to combine like terms before we start solving. What is 7x - x?