Foundations: Unit 3 Multistep Equations

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

A multistep equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -3 = x + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to move all terms involving the variable to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation y/3 = 12?

Back

36

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Add 11 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24?

Back

-7

Front

How do you solve for k in the equation 4 + k/2 = -3?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides and then multiply by 2.

Front

What does it mean to perform inverse operations?

Back

Inverse operations are operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

Back

2