Solving Multistep Equations

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

Back

x = 5.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 4 = 2(x + 3)?

Back

x = -1.

Front

What is the value of m in the equation: 2m + 6m = 32?

Back

m = 4.

Front

Solve for x: 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

Back

x = -7.

Front

What does it mean to solve a multistep equation?

Back

It means to isolate the variable by performing a series of operations.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

How do you combine like terms in an equation?

Back

Add or subtract 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

What is the solution to the equation: 5(x - 2) = 15?

Back

x = 5.