Multi-step equations involve four main steps: 1) Distribute, 2) Combine like terms, 3) Move the variable to one side of the equation, and 4) Isolate the variable. For example, to solve the equation 7(x+9) - 10 = 2x + 6, one would first distribute the 7, then combine like terms, move all x terms to the left side, and finally isolate x by itself on one side of the equal sign. The key steps are distributing, combining like terms, and isolating the variable.

1. Multi-Step Equations
By: Kaila Teague

2. The Four Steps to Solve Multi-
Step Equations
1.Distribute
2.Combine like terms
3.Get variable on one side
4.Isolate

3. 7(x+9) – 10 = 2x + 6
Step 1:Distribute
7(X+9)-10=2X+6
5x -47
x -9.4
=
=
5x+53 = 6
7x+53=2x+6
-2x -2x
7X+63-10=2x + 6
5
-53-53
5
Step 2:Combine Like Terms
Step 3: Move Variable
(1Side)
Step 4:Isolate

4. Unit Reflection
• I learned the following vocabulary words
this unit: Distribute
• The hardest part was…Getting The
Variable On One Side
• The easiest part was…Solving For x
(Combining Like Terms)