Solving Multi-Step Equations

What is the first step in solving this equation:
5x + 7 = 12

• Divide by 5
• Subtract 5
• Multiply by 7
• Subtract 7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the first step to complete when solving this equation?

10 - 3y = 4

• Add 10

• Subtract 10

• Add 3y

• Divide by -3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

What operation would you perform first and then second when solving for m in the following equation?

10 + 7m = 17

• First subtract 10, then divide by 7.

• First divide by 7, then subtract 10.

• First multiply by 7, then subtract 10.

• First add 10, then multiply by 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Solve for v : 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

• v = 2

• v = 10

• v = 4

• v = -4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Solve for x : 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

• x = 12

• x = 4

• x = 5

• x = 15

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Solve for x : 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

• x = 4

• x = 3

• x = 2

• x = 1

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Solve for x: 2x + 3(5x - 7) = 47

• x = 1

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Which equation has a solution of 24?

• -48 + 12 + x = -12
• -14 + 12 + x = -12
• -31x - 41x = -48
• -46x + 48x = 12

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Solve for b: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

• b = 1

• b = -1

• b = 3

• b = -3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Once we have solved for the variable, we have to make sure:

• to turn off the curling iron.
• to feed the dog.
• to do our homework.
• that our answer makes sense.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5