Solving Multi-Step Equations with KutaSoftware

What is the first step the instructor takes to solve problem 15?

• Dividing both sides by 2

• Subtracting x from both sides

• Adding 7 to both sides

• Combining like terms

After dividing both sides by 2 in problem 15, what is the next step?

• Adding 7 to both sides

• Multiplying both sides by 3

• Combining -3 and -4

• Subtracting x from both sides

In problem 16, what does the instructor do after distributing the 8?

• Divides both sides by 3

• Adds 40n to both sides

• Subtracts 5 from both sides

• Combines like terms

What is the value of n in problem 16?

• 2

• -1

• 0

• 1

In problem 17, what is the result of combining -7x and 6x?

• 13x

• -13x

• 1x

• -1x

What is the final value of x in problem 17?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 4

In problem 18, what is the result of combining -12x and 24x?

• -12x

• -36x

• 12x

• 36x

What conclusion does the instructor reach for problem 19?

• x = 4

• No solution

• x = 0

• x = -1

In problem 20, what is the result of combining 25x and -40x?

• 15x

• -15x

• 65x

• -65x

What is the final value of x in problem 20?

• 5

• -5

• 3

• -3