Solving Multi-step Equations Bell Ringer

Which is the correct order in which to solve multi-step equations?

• Distribute

  Combine like terms

  Get the variable on one side by adding or subtracting

  Divide or multiple

• Add or subtracting

  Distribute

  Combine like terms

  Divide or multiple

• Divide or multiple

  Add or subtracting

  Distribute

  Combine like terms

8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

• 2
• 10
• 4
• -4 

• x=3

• x=1

• x=-1

• x=-4

5x - 4 + 2x = 3

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4