Solving Multistep Equations with a Variable on Both Sides of the Equal Sign

What is the most important rule when solving equations?

• Always wash your hands.

• Whatever you do to one side of the equal sign, you have to do to the other.

• Pick the answer at random.

• Wait at least one hour after you eat.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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

• Get rid of the variable

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

The objective when solving an equation is to....

• isolate the variable.

• check the solution.

• guess and check.

• Combine Like Terms.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Solve: 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p

• -5

• 5

• 30

Solve the equation

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

30 = -2( x - 3 )

• 10

• -12

• 8

• -7

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation

• A

• B

• C

• D

Solve:

5y + 34 = -2(-7y + 1)

Just type the number. Do not type the variable.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

15 = 2a + 7

• 2

• 4

• 12

• 14

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A