This document provides steps for solving multi-step equations in 3 or fewer steps: 1. Clear the equation of fractions and decimals. 2. Use the Distributive Property to remove parenthesis on each side. 3. Combine like terms on each side. 4. Undo addition or subtraction. 5. Undo multiplication or division.

1. Solving Multi-Step Equations

2. Steps for Solving a Multi-Step Equation Step 1 : Clear the equation of fractions and decimals. Step 2 : Use the Distributive Property to remove parenthesis on each side. Step 3 : Combine like terms on each side. Step 4 : Undo addition or subtraction. Step 5 : Undo multiplication or division.

3. Combining like Terms 3b +12+ 2b =42 5b +12=42 -12=-12 5b = 30 5b/5 = 30/5 b = 6 4c -6- c =19 3c -6=19 +6 +6 3c = 24 3c/3 = 24/3 c = 8

4. Solving an Equation With Grouping Symbols -3(a-2)= 30 -3a+6= 30 -6 -6 -3a = 24 -3a/-3 = 24/-3 a = -24 15 = -3(2q - 1) 15 = 6q - 3 -3 -3 12 = -6q 12/-6 = -6q/-6 -2 = q

5. Solving an Equation With Grouping Symbols The End