Solving for a Variable
Multi-Step Equations
Example 3
Solve 7x + 2 = -54
Step 1. Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable.
Step 2. Divide both sides of the resulting equation by the coefficient of 7 and simplify.
Step 3. Check the solution.
*Hint: When solving a multi-step equation follow the Order of Operations in
reverse order or SADMEP.