Solving Multi-Step Equations

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Objective

I can solve multi-step equations by applying the order of operations and isolating the variable.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the steps you would take to solve the equation 3x + 5 = 20.

2

If you have the equation 4(2x - 3) = 12, describe how you would use the distributive property to simplify it.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve the equation 4(2x + 3) = 32. Show all your work. Solve the equation 5(x - 2) + 3 = 28. Show all your work.

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