Solving Multi-Step Equations with Variables on Both Sides

What is the first step in solving multi-step equations with variables on both sides?

• Move the variables to the same side

• Combine like terms

• Simplify both expressions

• Add or subtract the constant

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Which phrase can help you remember the steps to solving multi-step equations?

• King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

• Never Eat Soggy Waffles

• Don’t Call Me After Midnight

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

In the first example, what is the simplified form of 11x + 2 - 2x?

• 9x + 2

• 13x + 2

• 11x - 2x

• 9x - 2

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

In the second example, what do you get when you combine 37 and 5?

• 37

• 42

• 32

• 5

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

What is the result of combining -2/5x and -3/5x?

• -2x

• -5/5x

• -1x

• -1/5x

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In the third example, what is the value of x when 5/3x equals 15?

• 15

• 9

• 5

• 3

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

In the fourth example, what is the simplified form of 5x + 15 + 3?

• 5x + 18

• 5x + 3

• 5x + 12

• 8x + 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

In the fifth example, what is the result of distributing 1.2 to (x - 2)?

• 2.4x - 1.2

• 1.2x + 2.4

• 1.2x - 1.2

• 1.2x - 2.4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

In the sixth example, what happens when you multiply both sides of the equation by 2?

• The denominators are eliminated

• The equation becomes more complex

• The variables are moved to one side

• The constants are combined

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is the final value of x in the sixth example?

• 3

• 1

• 0

• 2

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B