2nd Hour -Multi-Step Equations with variables on one side

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation a - 3a - 6 = 10?

Back

Combine -a & -3a to simplify the equation.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

To add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -15 = 5a + 12 - 2a + 6?

Back

-11

Front

What is the goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 - 4x = 15?

Back

4

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

Back

Combine like terms (2x and 4x) to simplify the equation.

Front

What is the value of x in the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

Back

5

Front

What does it mean to perform inverse operations?

Back

To use operations that reverse the effect of the original operation, such as adding to undo subtraction.