Combine Like Terms and Two-Step Equations

In order for terms to be "like", they need to have the __________________

• same variable only

• same exponent only

• same variable and same exponent

• either same variable or same exponent

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Solve the equation below:

3 (2x + 3) = 21

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation below. Distribute FIRST and then combine like terms:

3 (4 – 2x) + 4x = 2

• x = 5

• x = 1

• x = –1

• x = –5

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Solve by combining like terms:

2x + 4 = 3x – 6

Solve for x. Distribute then Combine Like Terms:

–4 (3x – 7) = 4

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve for x:

4(2 – x) +2x = 13 – 3x

Solve for x:

2(x – 2) = 4(2x + 5)

2x - 3 + 4x = 27

• 12

• 4

• 5

• 15

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

5x - 4 + 2x = 3

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

-11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B