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Solving Multi-Step Equations

This topic covers the concept of solving a one-variable equation in Multi-Steps. Methods such as Combining like Terms and Distributive Property are introduced. Word problems using the previous concepts of multiplication/division are also included.

Topic: Combining Like Terms

  • A multi-step equation has two, or more, different operations

  • Use inverse operations to solve equations

  • To solve equations that have more than one operation, perform the operations in reverse order

  • For example, to solve 3x + 4x - 1 = 20, first combine the like terms 3x and 4x, add 1 and then divide by 7

Topic: Using the Distributive Property

  • A multi-step equation has two, or more, different operations

  • Use inverse operations to solve equations

  • To solve equations that have more than one operation, perform the operations in reverse order

  • Distributive Property: a(b +c)  = ab + ac; for example: 2(3 + 5) = 2(3) + 2(5)

Topic: Problem Solving Application

  • Use inverse operations to solve equations

  • To solve equations that have more than one operation, perform the operations in reverse order
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