Multistep equations

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What is a multistep equation?

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A multistep equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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a = -5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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x = 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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x = 0

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What symbols use a closed dot when graphing inequalities?

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The symbols ≤ and ≥ use a closed dot.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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k = 8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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x = 8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3