Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
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Objective
I can solve multi-step equations with variables on both sides.
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Warm-up video
Algebra-1 with Mr. Peters · 9:08
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The three steps to solving multi-step equations are: distribute, combine like terms, and solve for the variable.
- 2
When distributing a negative number, remember to multiply it by each term inside the parentheses, which will change the sign of each term.
- 3
To isolate the variable, use inverse operations such as addition or subtraction to move constants to the other side of the equation, then multiply or divide to solve for the variable.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
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What is the first step in solving multi-step equations according to Mr. Peters?
Solve for x: 2(x + 3) - 5 = 15
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“Solve for x: 2(x + 3) - 5 = 3x + 4”
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