Solve a multi step equation with variables on the same side ex 15, 4(3y–1)–5y=–11

The video tutorial explains how mastering multi-step equations can simplify learning other math concepts. It emphasizes the importance of applying the order of operations to simplify equations to a two-step form. The tutorial demonstrates using the distributive property and combining like terms to solve equations. Finally, it shows how to solve the equation by reversing operations, resulting in the solution for the variable.

What is the first step when you encounter parentheses in a multi-step equation?

• Add all numbers inside the parentheses

• Apply the order of operations

• Ignore the parentheses

• Multiply all terms by zero

Which property is used to eliminate parentheses in an equation?

• Distributive Property

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Associative Property

How do you combine the terms 12y and -5y?

• Multiply them to get 60y

• Subtract them to get 7y

• Add them to get 17y

• Divide them to get 2.4y

What operation is used to isolate the variable in the equation 7y = -7?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

What is the final value of y in the equation 7y = -7?

• 0

• -1

• -7

• 1