Multi-Step Equations

Solve the equation:
-5x = 25

• x = 20
• x = -20
• x = -5
• x = 5

Solve: 7x = 3x + 24

• 10

• 4

• 6

• 14

Solve: 10x + 9 = 4x - 9

• 3

• 0

• -18

• -3

Solve the equation: 4x - 5x + 9 = 5x - 9

• x=3

• x=-3

• x=-9

• x=9

Solve: 2(4x-3) - 8 = 4 + 2x

• x=5/3

• x=3

• x=1

• x=2

Solve: x/8 = -2

• 16

• 6

• 10

• -16

Solve: 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p

• -5

• 5

• 30

The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equations is to:

• Find the coefficient

• Find the value of the variable

• Find the constant

• Be confused

Solve the following equation for x:

5x − 6 = 8 − 2x

• x = 2

• x= −2

8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

• 2
• 10
• 4
• -4