Multi-step Equations

Front

Solve for f: f - 4 = 6f + 26

Back

f = -6

Front

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

Back

x = 1

Front

What is the goal of solving one, two, or multi-step equations?

Back

Find the value of the variable

Front

Solve for x: -166 = 7x + 3(6x + 3)

Back

x = -7

Front

Solve for x: 7x = 3x + 24

Back

x = 6

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.