Solving Equations

Identify the steps to solve for b

• Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5

• Add 6 to both sides and multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 6 from both sides then divide both sides by 5

What is the solution to this equation?

• one solution
• no solution
• infinite solutions
• none of these

Solve: 3(x-4) = -3

• 3
• -3
• 5
• -5

Solve for d:
-7(6 + d) = 49

• 13
• 1
• -1
• -13

What is the first step in solving this equation:
5x + 7 = 12

• Divide by 5
• Subtract 5
• Multiply by 7
• Subtract 7