Multi-step Equations

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Solve: 2x + 3(5x - 7) = 47

Back

x = 4

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Solve: 3(x - 2) = 18

Back

x = 8

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A symbol for an unknown value is called a _______________.

Back

Variable

Front

Solve: -2(x-3)+4 = 24

Back

x = -7

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Solve: -20 = -4x - 6x

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x = 2

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4x + 5 = 29?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is a coefficient?

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A number that multiplies a variable.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac.