Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides Distribution

2x - 3 + 4x = 27

• 12

• 4

• 5

• 15

-11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3

3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

2x + 3(5x - 7) = 47

• x = 1

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = 4

What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

• Distribution (If necessary)

• Combine Like Terms

• Move the variable

• Move the constant

Solve

-124 = 4 (1+ 8k)

• -11

• 10

• -4

• -2

Solve: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

• 6

• -6

• -18/13

• 10/3

What is the third step in solving multi-step equations?

• Distribution (If necessary)

• Combine Like Terms

• Move Variable

• Solve! With SADMEP

2x = x + 3

• 6

• 3

• 2

• x

30 + 6t = 11t

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 30