Miscellaneous
Steps to solve multi-step equations
Solve
100

What is the opposite of addition

Subtraction

100

What is the first step when solving multi-step equations?

Distribute

100

6(x-5)=18

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200
What is the opposite of subtraction?

Addition

200

What is the second step when solving multi-step equations?

Combine like terms if necessary

200

-3(2x-4) =18

-1

300

What is the opposite of multiplication?

Division

300

What is the third step step when solving multi-step equations?

Undo subtraction or addition

300

4x + 12x =320

20

400
What is the opposite of division?

Multiplication

400
What is the fourth step when solving multi-step equations?

Undo multiplication or division

400

1/2(x + 4) =-12

28

500

What holiday do we celebrate on October 31?

Halloween

500

What does distribute mean when solving a multi-step equation?

Multiply what is inside the parenthesis by the number outside?

500

26= 2(3x-2)

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