Solving Multi-Step Equations Flashcard

Front

Solve the equation for the variable: 7m + 8 = 71

Back

m = 9

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Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

Back

x = -6

Front

Solve the equation: 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x

Back

x = -7

Front

Solve for p: 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p

Back

p = -5

Front

Solve the equation: 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

Back

x = 1

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving combining like terms and using inverse operations.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Use inverse operations to move terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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 4x - 5 = 3x + 2?

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x = 7