Multi-step Equation Review

Front

Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 2x + 5

Back

x = 7

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Solve the equation: x/3 = 4

Back

x = 12

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Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

Back

x = -6

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Solve for x: 10x + 9 = 4x - 9

Back

x = -3

Front

Solve the equation: 4p = 16

Back

p = 4

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving combining like terms and using inverse operations.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 7 = 2x + 5?

Back

Isolate the variable by moving all terms involving x to one side.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To rearrange an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.