Question

How can you solve multi-step equations that include parentheses?

Answer 1

Use PEMDAS to solve by simplifying and isolating the variable.

Explanation:

1. Simplify both sides of the equation. You can use PEMDAS to do this (parentheses, exponets, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction). That is the order to simplify in. Also dont forget to distribute any signs infront of the parentheses to the values in the parentheses.
2. After both sides are simplified and all like terms are combined isolate the variable. (get it by itself)
3. after it is by itself simplify it if it has anything attached to it like it being multiplied or divided by a value.
4. then you should have your answer (x=value)