Solve by Combining Like Terms

The video tutorial explains how to solve a multi-step equation by combining like terms, collecting variable terms using inverse operations, and isolating the variable. The solution is verified by substituting the value back into the original equation to ensure both sides are equal. The final solution is x equals 12.

What is the result of combining the terms 8x and -5x?

• 13x

• 0

• 3x

• -3x

After combining like terms, what is the result of 17 and -2?

• 19

• 15

• 12

• 14

What operation is used to move 2x from the right side to the left side of the equation?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the value of x after isolating the variable term?

• 13

• 12

• 11

• 10

What is the final step to verify the solution of the equation?

• Rewriting the equation

• Multiplying all terms by 2

• Substituting the solution back into the equation

• Adding all terms again