Multi Step Equations with Distribution with Variables on Both Sides

8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

• 2

• 10

• 4

• -4 

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

-19 = -8 (-4+a) - (2a+1)

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

-19 = -8 (-4+a) - (2a+1)

-124 = 4 (1+ 8k)

What is the first step you should take to solve this problem?

-3(x - 2) = -8 +9b

• add 8 to both sides

• subtract 9b from both sides

• Distribute -3 to the x and -2

• add 2 to both sides

Where is the first mistake?

• Distribution of the 5

• Distribution of the 10

• subtracting 60x from both sides

• dividing by -50