Multi-Step Equations

Do I need to distribute, combine like terms, or both?

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both

Simplify the expression (this means distribute and/or combine like terms):

• -6x + 5 = 42

• -12x - 18 = 42

Solve the equation.

• x = 2

• x = -5

Do I need to distribute, combine like terms, or both?

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both

Solve the equation.

• x = 12

• x = 5

Solve the equation.

• x = 0

• x = -6

Solve the equation.

• x = 1

• x = 7

8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

• 2
• 10
• 4
• -4 

2x - 3 + 4x = 27

• 12
• 4
• 5
• 15

2x + 3(5x - 7) = 47

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4