Solving Multistep Equations

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution of the equation 9 + k = 18?

Back

k = 9.

Front

What is the objective when solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable.

Front

Solve the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27.

Back

x = 5.

Front

What operation would you use to solve 234 + N = 389?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

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

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

How do you combine like terms in an equation?

Back

Add or subtract the coefficients of the same variable.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

If 5x = 25, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 5.