Flashcard on Multistep Equations with variables on both sides

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Definition of multistep equations

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Equations requiring more than one operation to solve

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Example of a multistep equation

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3x + 5 = 2x + 9

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First step in solving 3x + 5 = 2x + 9

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Subtract 2x from both sides

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Result after subtracting 2x from 3x + 5 = 2x + 9

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x + 5 = 9

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Next step after x + 5 = 9

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Subtract 5 from both sides

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solution to x + 5 = 9

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x = 4

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

Example problem: 4x - 7 = 2x + 5

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Solve for x

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First step for 4x - 7 = 2x + 5

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Subtract 2x from both sides

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Result after subtracting 2x from 4x - 7 = 2x + 5

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2x - 7 = 5

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Next step after 2x - 7 = 5

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Add 7 to both sides

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A