Introduction to Multistep Equations

Intro to Multi-Step Equations (Algebra 1A)

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What are multi-step equations?

• Equations that are solved using two or more steps

• Step 1: Distributive Property

• Step 2: Combine Like Terms

• Step 3: Solve the two-step equation.

Multiple Choice

Solve the following problem for x.

9x + 1 - 7x - 5 = - 20

• 1

• -13

• 4

• -7

Multiple Choice

Solve the following problem for x.

7x + 2 (x + 6) = 39

• 3

• 3.67

• 5

• 12

Multiple Choice

Solve the following problem for x.

4x - (7 - 6x) = 23

• -8

• 1.6

• 5

• 3

Multiple Choice

Solve the following problem for x.

-(3x - 9) + 10 = 70

• 11

• -18

• 23

• 3