5-5 Multi-Step Equations with Distributive Property

Front

The number before a variable is the _____

Back

coefficient

Front

What is the next step to solve this equation: 3x - 5 = 7?

Back

Add 5 to both sides of the equation

Front

Solve the equation: 6(3x-5) -7x=25

Back

x= 5

Front

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

Back

Find the value of the variable

Front

Solve the equation: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

Back

b = 1

Front

What does the distributive property state?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Front

If 2(x + 3) = 14, what is x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What is a constant in an equation?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 4x + 8 = 24?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.