Solving Multi-Step Equations

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Objective

I can solve multi-step equations that involve the distributive property and variables on both sides.

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Practice

2 questions

1

Explain in your own words the steps you would take to solve the equation 5(x + 2) - 3 = 22.

2

A rectangle's length is represented by the expression 2(x + 3) and its width is x. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 36, write an equation you could use to solve for x, and then find the value of x.

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Exit ticket

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Solve for x: 2(x + 3) = 16 Solve for y: -3(y - 2) = 21 Solve for z: 4(z + 1) = -20

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