Multi-Step Equations

Front

The objective when solving an equation is to...

Back

isolate the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: -5x = 25

Back

x = -5

Front

Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

Back

9v + 14

Front

Simplify the expression: 2x + 1 + 7x

Back

9x + 1

Front

Solve the equation: 3c = 12

Back

c = 4

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 multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

Combine like terms: 5a + 3a - 2 + 4

Back

8a + 2

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 2(x + 3) = 14?

Back

Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.

Front

Solve for x: 4x - 7 = 9

Back

x = 4.