1. Solving Equations Medina1 Multi-Step Equations

2. Steps to solve Medina2 3. Use inverse of addition or subtraction You may not have to do all the steps to solve the equation “You know you are done solving when there is a positive 1 in front of the variable.” 4. Use inverse of multiplication or division 1. Use distributive property 2. Combine like terms get the letter by itself variable

3. Solving Equations with Algorithm Medina3 To Solve: Original problem Subtract 16 from both sides Check answer Combine like terms Divide both sides by 3

4. Solving Equations with Algorithm Medina4 Check:

5. Solving Equations with Algorithm Medina5 To Solve: Original problem Add 30 to both sides Check answer Combine like terms Divide both sides by 4 Distributive Property

6. Solving Equations with Algorithm Medina6 Check: