Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms
Multistep Equations
100
When solving an equation what is the first step before combining like terms?
Distributing
100
Which terms in this expression could be combined?
2x + 9y -10 + x - 8c
2x and x
100
What would you do first to solve this?
3(3x + 4) - 9 = 27
Distribute
200
Which operation do you perform when using distributive property?
Multiplication
200
What does the word combine mean?
to add together
200
Solve:
3x + 9x - 4x + 9 = 33
x= 3
300
Distribute:
-x(3 + 4)
-3x -4x
300
Combine -y and - 10y
-11y
300
x = -1.5
400
What is the coefficient of x in this expression: 3(x -4)
1
400
When solving and equation, this step falls after "distribution" and before "move variables to one side"
Combine Like Terms
400
What is the goal of solving a multistep equation?
To isolate the variable, or get it by itself to find the solution.
500
Distribute:
-2x(4 + 3) -3(x - 5)
-8x -6x -3x +15
500
Combine:
3x - 4y + x -4x + 7y
3y
500
Solve:
4(x-9)-2x = -3x+14
x = 10