MultiStep Equations

Front

Solve for x in the following equation: 20.5 = x + 4

Back

x = 16.5

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Solve for c in the equation: 9c - 3c = 48

Back

c = 8

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Solve for y in the equation: y ÷ 3 = 12

Back

y = 36

Front

Solve for c in the equation: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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Solve for x in the equation: 4 = 2(x + 3)

Back

x = -1

Front

Definition: Multi-step equation

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

Front

Solve for x: 5(x - 2) = 15

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x = 5

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

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To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.