Multistep Equations

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

A multistep equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation z - 33 = 147?

Back

Add 33 to both sides.

Front

Solve for z: z - 33 = 147

Back

z = 180

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -18 = m + 12?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

Solve for m: -18 = m + 12

Back

m = -30

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4 + k/2 = -3?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

Solve for k: 4 + k/2 = -3

Back

k = -14

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation y/3 = 12?

Back

Multiply both sides by 3.

Front

Solve for y: y/3 = 12

Back

y = 36

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -3 = x + 5?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.