1. Warmup Solve: a) 3 5 = 21 𝑥 𝑏) 1 6 = 𝑋+4 36
If melons are 3 for $7, how many could you buy with $42?
1 Euro is equivalent to $1.35 US. How many Euros would you get for $250 US?

2. Objectives The student will be able to:
1. solve equations with variables on both sides.
2. solve equations requiring the distributive property
Designed by Skip Tyler, Varina High School

3. Solving Multi-Step Equations
Just remember to follow the steps
Distribute if you can
Collect all like terms to simplify
Isolate the variable using the opposite order of operations
Check your answer

4. Example # 1 15 – 4 ( y + 3 ) = 19 1st Step: Distribute if you can
2nd Step: Collect like terms to simplify
3rd Step: Isolate the variable using the opposite order of operations
4th step: Check your answer
15 – 4 ( y + 3 ) = 19

5. Example # 2 3 (2 x – 5) + x = 13 1st Step: Distribute if you can
2nd Step: Collect like terms to simplify
3rd Step: Isolate the variable using the opposite order of operations
4th step: Check your answer

6. Example # 3
1st Step: Distribute if you can
2nd Step: Collect like terms to simplify
3rd Step: Isolate the variable using the opposite order of operations
4th step: Check your answer
2( 4x + 3) – 5(2x – 1) = 27

7. 1) Solve. 3x + 2 = 4x - 1
You need to get the variables on one side of the equation. It does not matter which variable you move. Try to move the one that will keep your variable positive.

8. 1) Solve 3x + 2 = 4x - 1

9. 2) Solve 8y - 9 = -3y + 2

10. 3) What is the value of x if 3(x + 4) = 2(x - 1)?