Solving Multi-step Equations

Front

10x + 9 = 4x - 9

Back

x = -3

Front

What is the definition of no solution?

Back

No matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation will NEVER be true.

Front

8w - 8 = -4w + 16

Back

w = 2

Front

What is v in the equation -15v - 40 = 23 - 8v?

Back

v = -9

Front

Simplify the equation 3x - 8 = 3(x - 4) + 1 and determine the number of solutions.

Back

No solutions.

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

Front

What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

Back

The equation is true for all values of the variable.

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

What is the solution to the equation 5x + 3 = 2x + 12?

Back

x = 3.