Solving Multistep Equations Effectively

Miss Elizondo guides students through solving multi-step equations, emphasizing the use of the distributive property, combining like terms, and isolating variables. The lesson includes examples with and without parentheses, as well as a word problem involving a quadrilateral. Students are encouraged to practice independently and prepare for class discussions.

What property is used to eliminate parentheses in equations?

• Identity Property

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

When combining like terms, what operation do you typically use?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

What is the opposite operation of addition used in solving equations?

• None of the above

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

In the equation 3x + 6x = 9x, what is the combined coefficient of x?

• 18

• 9

• 6

• 3

What should you do to both sides of the equation if you see a multiplication by 9?

• Multiply by 9

• Subtract 9

• Divide by 9

• Add 9

What is the result of dividing 27 by 9 in the equation 9x = 27?

• 27

• 18

• 9

• 3

How do you isolate a variable in an equation involving decimals?

• All of the above

• Perform the opposite operation

• Use the distributive property

• Combine like terms

What is the sum of the angle measures in a quadrilateral?

• 90 degrees

• 270 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 180 degrees

If you owe $8 and have $4, how much do you still owe after combining the amounts?

• $0

• $12

• $8

• $4

What operation is used to solve for x when you have 4x = 364?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division