Question

Solve the following equations:

Solving multi-step equations
1) 3x+7+ 6x = 34
2) b-9+6b=30

Answer 1

Let’s begin with question 1.

1. Combine like terms

9x + 7 = 34

2. Subtract 7 from both sides

9x = 27

3. Divide by coefficient

x = 3

Now onto question 2!

1. Combine like terms

7b - 9 = 30

2. Add 9 to both sides

7b = 39

3. Divide by coefficient

b = 39/7