Algebra I

Solving Multi-Step Equations

• Undo operations by working backwards in reverse order of operations

*get rid of any add/subtractions first using inverse operations

*write remaining equation

*get rid of any multi/divisions using inverse operations

Ex. 7m-17=60

7m-17+17=16+17

7m=77

7m/7=77/7

m=11

Check: 7(11)-17=60