Solving multi-step Equations

-15 = 5a +12- 2a + 6

• -11
• -3
• 10
• 7

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10

• Add 4 to both sides
• Add the 2a and a 
• Distribute 4 to a and -5
• Distribute -4 to a and -5

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

8 = (³⁄₄)a +12 - a + 4

• 32
• -6
• -4
• 4

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

4(a + 3) = -32

• -11
• -44
• -20
• -8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A