10-2 Solving Multistep

Equations
By: ME
Solving Multistep Equations

To solve complicated
equations, you may
have to simplify the
equation first by
combining like terms.
Remember you can’t
combine apples and
oranges.
 Solve.

2x + 4 + 5x –
8 = 24
What can we combine first?
7x + 4 – 8 = 24
What can we combine next?
7x - 4 = What is happening to my variable,
and in what order? Work backwards
24 to solve.
y = -2
Find a LCD and multiply both
sides by is
Our LCD it. 12.
George had a $10 gift card for his
favorite banana restaurant. After a 20%
tip was added to the bill, the $10 was
deducted. The amount he paid was
$4.40. What was
Let b represent his original
the amount of thebill?
original bill
b + 0.20b -10 = 4.40
1.20b - 10 = 4.40
+ 10 = + 10
1.20b = 14.40
÷ 1.20 = ÷ 1.20
b = 12