2.3 - Solving Multi-Step Equations

2.3 - Solving

Multi-step Equations

Objective

To solve multi-step equations in one variable.

Your tools:

Combining Like Terms

Distributive Property

Use a Common Denominator

Multiply by the Least Common Multiple

Reminder:

​Combining Like Terms is like doing the Distributive Property backwards

Let's do one together

Multiple Choice

Solve $$\left(4d-2\right)+3d=61$$

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Distributive Property

Example

Open Ended

Solve $$x-2\left(x+10\right)=12$$

Options when your equation contains fractions

​Convert each fraction to a common denominator

Multiply the entire fraction by the LCM

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Independent Practice

For the rest of your points today complete the remaing problems on the notes packet.

Poll

How we feeling on solving two-step equations?

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• I'm not even gonna answer because that's the worst Dad Joke ever.