1. Solving Multi-Step Equations pages 352 – 356
Section 7.2
Solving Multi-Step Equations
pages 352 – 356

2. pages
Combine ____ terms to ________ an equation before you _____ it.
When you _____ by 1s from any ________, you are counting ___________ integers.
examples: 120, 121
-5, -4, -3

3. Solve each equation.
x + 2x - 4 = 14

4. Solve.
The sum of three consecutive integers is 96. Find the integers.
sum of three consecutive integers is 96
Let x = the _____ integer
Then x + 1 = the ______ integer
And x + 2 = the _____ integer
x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 96

5. x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) = 96

6. page 354
Sometimes you may need the use the ____________ property when you solve a multi-step ________.
Examples:
-3(x – 6) =
7(x + 8) =

7. Steps for Solving a Multi-Step Equation
Use the distributive property, if necessary.
Combine like terms.
Undo addition or subtraction.
Undo multiplication or division.

8. Solve each equation.
2(5x – 3) = 14

9. Solve each equation.
38 = -3(4y + 2) + y

10. Solve each equation.
-3(m – 6) = 4

11. Solve each equation.
3(x + 12) – x = 8

12. Homework pages 355 – 356 #s 1-9, 10-14 even, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 37-39
write problems and answers, EXCEPT for word problems and multiple-choice problems
SHOW ALL WORK!
failure to write problems and/or show work will result in either receiving partial or no credit