Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variables on Both Sides

What is the first step suggested to make solving equations easier?

• Move variables to the left

• Draw a line down the middle

• Move constants to the right

• Combine like terms

What does CLT stand for?

• Calculate Linear Terms

• Calculate Like Terms

• Combine Like Terms

• Combine Linear Terms

What should you do to both sides of the equation when adding or subtracting terms?

• Divide both sides

• Do the same operation to both sides

• Only change one side

• Multiply both sides

How do you move a variable to the left side of the equation?

• Subtract the variable from both sides

• Add the variable to both sides

• Multiply the variable on both sides

• Divide the variable on both sides

What operation is used to move constants to the right side of the equation?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

What is the result of combining -9 and -7?

• 16

• 2

• -2

• -16

What is the final step to isolate the variable X?

• Divide both sides

• Multiply both sides

• Subtract a constant

• Add a constant

In the second example, what is added to both sides to eliminate the variable on the right?

• 9x

• 11x

• 4x

• 7x

What is the result of 31 minus 9 in the second example?

• 21

• 20

• 22

• 23

What is the value of X in the second example after dividing both sides by 11?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3