Solving Two-Step and Multistep Equations

Solve: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

• 6

• -6

• -18/13

• 10/3

Identify the steps to solve for b

• 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

• x = 5

• x = 3

• x = 2

• x = 8