Solving Two-Step Equations and Distribution

Solve the equation.

6(3x-5) -7x=25

• x= 5

• x= 6

• x= -5

• x= -6

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

5 (2x + 10) = 30

• 1

• -1

• 2

• -2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

The steps in solving 5b - 6 = 24 are: 

• 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

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

10x + 10 = 60

• 5

• 2.7

• 2

• -2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

• Distribution (If necessary)

• Combine Like Terms

• Move the variable

• Move the constant

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Solve for x using distribution:

–2(x+5) = 8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation below:

3 (2x + 3) = 21

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve for x. Distribute then Combine Like Terms:

3(2x – 5) – 4x = –19

• x = –2

• x = 2

• x = 10

• x = –11

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Solve for x:

4(2 – x) +2x = 13 – 3x