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

x = 8

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

x = -1

300

What is the opposite of multiplication?

Division

300

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

Move the Variable

300

4x + 12x =320

x = 20

400
What is the opposite of division?

Multiplication

400

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

Addition or Subtraction

400

1/2(x + 4) =-12

x = 28

500

Which side of the equal sign does Dr. Bear prefer to move the variables to when there are two variables?

Left

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)

x = 6