Multi-step Practice

Front

Solve the equation: 3(x - 1) = 2x + 9

Back

x = 12

Front

What is the first step to solve this equation: k + 6 = -4k - 9?

Back

Add 4k to both sides of the equation

Front

What is the first step to solve this equation: 3n - 4 = -2 + 2n?

Back

Subtract 2n from both sides of the equation

Front

Solve the equation: -(n - 8) = -2

Back

n = 10

Front

The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equations is to:

Back

Find the value of the variable

Front

What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other.

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

Back

To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac, used to eliminate parentheses.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.