Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variables on One Side of the Equations

What is the third step in solving multi-step equations?

• Distribution (If necessary)

• Combine Like Terms

• Move Variable

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Solve

-124 = 4 (1+ 8k)

• -11

• 10

• -4

• -2

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

• Find the constant

• Find the coefficient

• Find the value of the variable

• Be confused

Which statement best describes the first step to the equation?

• Add 3 to both sides

• Add 11 to both sides

• Get the variables on one side

• Add 2 to both sides

4 = 4m - 2m

• 0

• 2

• -6

• -16

1 - 8x + 7 = 24

• -8

• 12

• -3

• -2

x + 7 + 2 = 1

• 2

• -2

• -8

• 7

4x + 10 = -26

• 4

• -4

• -9

• 9

137 = 5(1 - 8n) - 4n

• 0

• -6

• -3

• 3

What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10

• Add 4 to both sides

• Add the 2a and a 

• Distribute 4 to a and -5

• Distribute -4 to a and -5