Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variables

What does CLT stand for?

• Coefficient Linear Test

• Combining Linear Terms

• Collecting Like Terms

• Constant Linear Transformation

Why does the teacher prefer to collect variable terms on the side with a larger coefficient?

• To avoid negative coefficients

• To simplify the equation

• To make the equation shorter

• To ensure the variables are on the left side

What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?

• Simplify each expression

• Add constants to both sides

• Divide both sides by the coefficient

• Collect all variables on one side

What does isolating the variable involve?

• Subtracting the constant terms

• Multiplying both sides by the variable's coefficient

• Dividing both sides by the variable's coefficient

• Adding like terms

Why is it important to keep coefficients positive?

• To ensure the solution is positive

• Because negative coefficients are incorrect

• To avoid dividing by zero

• To simplify the solving process

What should you do if both sides of the equation have three terms?

• Combine like terms first

• Collect constants on one side

• Immediately solve for the variable

• Divide each side by three

How do you handle a variable term on the constant side of an equation?

• Add a constant to it

• Multiply it by the coefficient

• Leave it as is

• Subtract it from both sides

What is the final step in solving for the variable?

• Combine like terms

• Divide both sides by the variable's coefficient

• Distribute the coefficient

• Add constants to both sides

When simplifying expressions before solving, what should you look for?

• Coefficients to divide

• Constants to eliminate

• Variables with different coefficients

• Like terms to combine

What strategy is used when the equation is interrupted by an announcement?

• Collecting variables on the right side

• Distributing then combining like terms

• Simplifying expressions first

• Ignoring the announcement