Multi Step Equation with Variable on One Side

2x - 3 + 4x = 27

• 12

• 4

• 5

• 15

4x + 10 = -26

• 4

• -4

• -9

• 9

The objective when solving an equation is to....

• isolate the variable.

• check the solution.

• guess and check.

• Combine Like Terms.

What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10

• Add 4 to both sides

• Add the 2a and a 

• Distribute 4 to a and -5

• Distribute -4 to a and -5

Solve for x.

• 55

• 60

• 15

• 35

• a= -2

• a= -7.5

• a= 2

• a= 6

• a= 9

• a= -9

• a= -5

• a= 5

Solve for x.

• 55

• 60

• 15

• 35

-15 = 5a +12- 2a + 6

• -11

• -3

• 10

• 7

3a + 9 + 4a = 2

• -1

• 1

• no solution

• -7