Solving Multi-Step Equations with Ease

The video tutorial focuses on solving multi-step equations using inverse operations, the distributive property, and combining like terms. It provides step-by-step examples to isolate the variable term and solve equations. The tutorial emphasizes checking solutions to ensure accuracy and concludes with a summary of the methods discussed.

What is the main goal when solving a multi-step equation?

• To clear the constant term

• To isolate the variable term

• To simplify the equation

• To combine all terms

What is the inverse operation of adding a constant term?

• Multiplying by the constant

• Dividing by the constant

• Subtracting the constant

• Adding another constant

How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

• By using the distributive property

• By combining like terms

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation

• By simplifying the equation

What should you do if you have like terms on the same side of the equation?

• Multiply them

• Ignore them

• Combine them

• Move them to the other side

What is the first step when you see parentheses in an equation?

• Isolate the variable

• Combine like terms

• Add a constant term

• Distribute to clear the parentheses

What is the result of distributing -2 in the equation -2(x - 9)?

• 2x - 18

• 2x + 18

• -2x - 18

• -2x + 18

After distributing, what is the next step in solving the equation -2x + 18 = -42?

• Add 18 to both sides

• Divide both sides by -2

• Subtract 18 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by -2

In the equation 4m + 12 = -32, what is the first step to isolate the variable term?

• Add 12 to both sides

• Subtract 12 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Divide both sides by 4

What is the solution to the equation 4m = -44?

• m = -44

• m = 44

• m = 11

• m = -11

In the comprehensive example, what is the final solution to the equation 2x + 3x - 40 = 10?

• x = -10

• x = 5

• x = 10

• x = -5