Steps for Solving Multistep Equations

steps for solving multistep equations:

1. distribute

2. ____ like terms

3. solve

• add

• subtract

• combine

• multiply

4x - 3(x-2) = 21

distribute properly

• 4x - 3x - 6 = 21

• 4x - 3x + 6 = 21

• 4x + 3x - 6 = 21

• 4x + 3x + 6 = 21

6x - 2(x-5) = 46

• 6x - 2x - 10 = 46

• 4x - 10 = 46

• x = 4

• x = 14

what is the equation once you have steps 1 & 2?

• 5x + 3x + 12 = 28

• 8x + 12 = 28

• 2x + 12 = 28

• x = 2

Solve.
(2x - 3) / 4  = 9

• x = 24

• x = 12

• x = 17.5

• x = 19.5

Solve on Desmos.

What will the equation look like after enter it into Desmos?

Solve for n:

4n - 1 = 6n + 8 - 8n + 15

3(x + 5) – 6x = -18

Try solving this equation. Draw the answer.