Multiple Step Equations

Front

Solve: 2(4x-3) - 8 = 4 + 2x

Back

x = 3

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides

Front

Solve: 9 - 12x + 5x = 16

Back

x = -1

Front

Solve: h = ? (h = 11)

Back

h = 11

Front

Solve: -3x + 5 = -16

Back

x = 7

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

What is the first step in solving multi-step equations?

Back

Identify and simplify any like terms.

Front

What is a like term?

Back

Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the goal when solving an equation?

Back

The goal is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.