Question

Solving Multi-Step Equations

Answer 1

Solving multi-step equations

1.  If necessary, simplify the expressions on each side of the equation, including combining like terms.

2. Get all variable terms on one side and all numbers on the other side using the addition property of equality. (ax + b = c or c = ax + b)

3. Isolate the variable term using the inverse operation or additive inverse (opposite) using the addition property of equality.

4.  Isolate the variable using the inverse operation or multiplicative inverse (reciprocal) using the multiplication property of equality to write the variable with a coefficient of 1.

5. Check your solution by substituting the value of the variable in the original equation.