Solving Multistep Equations: Just the Steps

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

Back

Combine Like Terms.

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What is the second step to solve the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.

Front

What will the equation look like after you combine like terms in 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

Back

-5x + 5 = 35.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 4(x - 2) = 10?

Back

Distribute the 4.

Front

What will the equation look like after you distribute in 4(x - 2) = 10?

Back

4x - 8 = 10.

Front

What is the next step after distributing in 4(x - 2) = 10?

Back

Add 8 to both sides.

Front

What will the equation look like after adding 8 to both sides in 4(x - 2) = 10?

Back

4x = 18.

Front

What is the final step to solve for x in 4x = 18?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.

Front

What will the solution for x be in the equation 4x = 18?

Back

x = 4.5.

Front

What is a multistep equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.