Solving Steps
What is the first step in solving equations?
Distribute
2(x - 7) = 10
x = 12
6 + 10x - 4x = x +1
x = -1
-2(v - 2) = -3 - 2v
No Solution
What state is Mrs. Cutts from?
Kentucky!
What is the second step in solving equations?
Combine like terms
5(x + 2) = -20
x = -2
-7x - 10 = -8x - 4x
x = 2
-4(v + 3) = -12 - 4v
Infinite Solution/All Real Numbers
What two birthday boys do we have in class on August 27 and August 29?
Wesley and Stevie
What is the third step in solving equations? (Be specific).
Add or Subtract to move the variable term.
3(2 + x) = 5x + 16
x = -5
10 - 8x = -2x + 4x
x = 1
-3(v + 4) = 2v - 37
1 solution
What is Mrs. Cutts favorite color?
Blue
What is the last step in solving equations? (be specific).
Multiply or Divide to isolate the variable.
-152 = 4x - 4(6x + 13)
x = 5
13 + 4x + 3x = 3x + 1
x = -3
4(k - 8) = -32 + 4k
Infinite Solutions/All Real Numbers
What other subject is Mrs. Cutts able to teach?
Chemistry!
When solving an equation with a fraction on one side, what is the first step to get rid of the fraction?
Multiply by the denominator (or reciprocal)
5x + 2(1 - x) = 2(2x - 1)
x = 4
-5 + 7 + 2x - 3x = x - 8
x = 5
-(3 - 6b) = 6b + 5
No Solution
What sport did Mrs. Cutts play in college?
Volleyball