Solving Multiple Step Equations with Distributive Property and Like Terms

What is the first step in solving a multiple step equation?

• Combining like terms

• Solving a two-step equation

• Checking for the distributive property

• Moving variables to one side

What should you do if you see parentheses in an equation?

• Solve a two-step equation

• Apply the distributive property

• Move variables to one side

• Combine like terms

In the equation 4(x + 3), what is the result after applying the distributive property?

• 4 + 12x

• 4x + 3

• 4x + 12

• 4 + 3x

What is the next step after applying the distributive property if there are no like terms to combine?

• Combine constants

• Check for parentheses

• Solve a two-step equation

• Move variables to one side

How do you combine like terms in the equation 6x - 2x + 11?

• 8x + 11

• 4x + 11

• 4x - 11

• 6x - 2x

What is the result of combining like terms in the equation 4x + 3x?

• 7x

• 1x

• 4x

• 3x

In the equation 5x + 3(x - 4), what is the first step?

• Combine like terms

• Move variables to one side

• Apply the distributive property

• Solve a two-step equation

After applying the distributive property to 3(x - 4), what is the result?

• 3x - 4

• 3x + 4

• 3x - 12

• 3x + 12

What is the final value of x in the equation 8x - 16 + 3x = 61?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 8

What should you always do when solving equations?

• Skip steps

• Show all your work

• Guess the answer

• Use a calculator for every step