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Grade 8 · Unit 2Topic 1 of 2~22 min

Multi-Step Equations

Combine like terms and use inverse operations to solve.

All topics in this unit
αAπΣ∞∂θ√x²≠∫÷≤%+½αβΔ
Step 1 · Learn

Walkthrough

Read this first — it covers the idea in plain language with a worked example.

A repeatable plan

  1. 1Distribute to remove parentheses.
  2. 2Combine like terms on each side.
  3. 3Undo addition or subtraction, then multiplication or division.
Worked example

Solve 2(x + 3) + 4 = 18.

  1. →Distribute: 2x + 6 + 4 = 18.
  2. →Combine: 2x + 10 = 18.
  3. →Subtract 10: 2x = 8. Divide by 2: x = 4.
αAπΣ∞∂θ√x²≠∫÷≤%+½αβΔ
Step 2 · Watch

Video walkthrough

A short video that walks through this topic.

Math Antics

Solving 2-Step Equations

Undo operations in reverse — the same idea extends to multi-step equations.

Watch on YouTube
αAπΣ∞∂θ√x²≠∫÷≤%+½αβΔ
Step 3 · Practice

Practice

Try a worksheet or work through some problems before the quiz.

Khan Academy

Multi-step equations

Open resource
Math Worksheets 4 Kids

Equation worksheets

Open resource
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Step 4 · Check

Quick check

A couple of questions to make sure this topic stuck. Retake as many times as you want.

Multi-Step Equations

Question 1 of 2

Easy

Solve: 3(x - 2) = 12.

αAπΣ∞∂θ√x²≠∫÷≤%+½αβΔ
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