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2.03 Solving multi-step equations

Interactive practice questions

Consider the equation $9\left(n+5\right)=4n+50$9(n+5)=4n+50 for $n=1$n=1.

a

Find the value of the left-hand side of the equation when $n=1$n=1.

b

Find the value of the right-hand side of the equation when $n=1$n=1.

c

Consider your answers from parts (a) and (b).

Is $n=1$n=1 a solution of $9\left(n+5\right)=4n+50$9(n+5)=4n+50?

No

A

Yes

B
Easy
2min

Consider the equation $0.28n-0.4=2.3n-3.03$0.28n0.4=2.3n3.03 for $n=0.8$n=0.8.

Easy
3min

Is $p=0$p=0 a solution to the equation $3p-9=7p-1$3p9=7p1?

Easy
< 1min

Is $x=-2$x=2 a solution of $3x-\left(4x-8\right)=-6$3x(4x8)=6?

Easy
1min
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Outcomes

A1.CED.A.1

Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to model and/or solve problems.

A1.REI.A.1

Explain how each step taken when solving an equation or inequality in one variable creates an equivalent equation or inequality that has the same solution(s) as the original.

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