Solving Multi-Step Equations

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 15

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve for v: 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

Back

v = 10

Front

Solve for y: 2y + 3 = 11

Back

y = 4

Front

Find the value of z: 7z - 5 = 16

Back

z = 3

Front

Solve for x: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3

Back

x = 1

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What does it mean to isolate the variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x - 2 = 10?

Back

x = 3

Front

How do you check your solution for an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.