Multi-Step Equations WU/ET

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

2x - 3 + 4x = 27

• 12
• 4
• 5
• 15

8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

• 2
• 10
• 4
• -4 

Solve.
2x - 3 = 36

• x = 24
• x = 12
• x = 17.5
• x = 19.5

If 37 less than the product of 15 and a number is 38, which of the below items is true?

• The solution is -5.
• The solution is 60.
• The equation is
  37 - 15x = 38
• The equation is
  15x - 37 = 38