Solving Multi-Step Equations with Distributive Property

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

• Isolate the variable

• Add constants

• Use the distributive property

• Combine like terms

When distributing -4 to the variable Y, what is the result?

• -4

• -4Y

• 4

• 4Y

What do you get when you distribute -4 to the positive one?

• -4

• 4

• -4Y

• 4Y

Which terms are considered like terms in the equation?

• 8 and -4Y

• 8 and -4

• 4 and 16

• 4 and -4Y

What operation is performed to isolate the variable term -4Y?

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Multiply by -4

• Add 4 to both sides

• Divide by -4

What is the final value of Y after solving the equation?

• -4

• 3

• -3

• 4