Solving Multi-Step Equations with Confidence

What is the main focus of today's virtual algebra class?

• Graphing linear equations

• Solving multi-step equations

• Understanding functions

• Factoring polynomials

What is the key difference between simplifying and solving?

• Solving involves only addition and subtraction

• Simplifying involves finding the value of the variable

• Solving involves combining like terms

• Simplifying involves obeying operation symbols

In the order of operations, what does 'G' stand for in GEMMA?

• Gradients

• Gains

• Graphs

• Groups

When solving equations, in which direction do you work the order of operations?

• Sideways

• Diagonally

• Backwards

• Forwards

What is the general wisdom principle mentioned for solving equations?

• Always add before subtracting

• Multiply before dividing

• Simplify before you solve

• Solve before you simplify

In the example equation 3 = x + 3 - 5x, what is the first step to simplify?

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Divide both sides by 3

• Combine like terms

• Add 3 to both sides

When you have variables on both sides of an equation, what should you do first?

• Add constants to both sides

• Multiply both sides by the same number

• Move the variables to one side

• Combine like terms

In the equation -3(1 + 6r) = 14 - r, what is the first step to simplify?

• Divide both sides by -3

• Combine like terms

• Distribute the -3

• Add 3 to both sides

What should you do if you encounter a negative sign in front of a parenthesis during distribution?

• Add it to the constant term

• Ignore it

• Treat it as a positive sign

• Distribute it as a negative number

What is the final step in solving the equation -11 + 10(p + 10) = 4 - 5(2p + 11)?

• Combine like terms

• Distribute the constants

• Isolate the variable

• Add constants to both sides