multistep

What is the correct order to solve a multi-step equation?

• Undo addition or subtraction

• Distribute

• Combine Like Terms

• Undo multiplication or division

What is the first step in solving the equation below?

12 + 5w - 4w = 15

• combine like terms

• distribute

• start with the upside down T

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

• combine like terms

• distribute the 4

• start with the upside down T

Solve the multi-step equation:

9w + 3w = 36

Hint: you have to combine like terms and then solve.

• 3

• 12

• 24

The objective when solving an equation is to....

• isolate the variable.
• check the solution.
• guess and check.
• Combine Like Terms.

What is the inverse operation of division?

• Division
• Multiplication
• Addition
• Subtraction

What what is the inverse operation of subtraction?

• addition
• subtraction
• multiplication
• division

Solve the equation:
3(x - 1) = 2x + 9

• x = 12
• no solution
• x = 10
• x = 6