Multi-Step Equations Math Example 1

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Example 1

easy
Solve 3(x+2)−4=143(x + 2) - 4 = 14.

Solution

  1. 1
    Distribute: 3x+6−4=143x + 6 - 4 = 14.
  2. 2
    Simplify: 3x+2=143x + 2 = 14.
  3. 3
    Subtract 2: 3x=123x = 12.
  4. 4
    Divide by 3: x=4x = 4.

Answer

x=4x = 4
Multi-step equations require multiple inverse operations. Distribute first, then combine like terms, then isolate the variable.

About Multi-Step Equations

Solving equations that require more than one inverse operation—typically involving distributing, combining like terms, and moving variables to one side before isolating the variable.

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