Linear Equations Worksheet - Algebra 1b Page 3

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Solving Equations
Objective: To review solving multi-step equations
To solve an equation: Find value of a variable that makes the equation true
• use inverse operations (operations that undo each other – use reverse PEMDAS)
• keep equation balanced (do the same thing to both sides)
• check by plugging solution into original equation
Example #1
Solve the following equations. Check your answers.
2
=
y +
=
a)
2(
x
4)
12
b)
5
13
3
Example #2
Solve the following equations. Check your answers.
− =
+
=
a) 5
m
3
2
m
12
b) 6
g
(2
g
9)
8
Example #3
Solve the following equations. Check your answers.
+
c
3
e
4
e
2
=
=
a)
b)
3
4
5
7

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