How Do You Solve a Multi-Step Equation Using Order of Operations in Reverse?

How Do You Solve a Multi-Step Equation Using Order of Operations in Reverse?

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Trying to solve an equation with variables and fractions? Just perform the order of operations in reverse! To see what it takes, watch this tutorial.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • equation
  • solve
  • fractions
  • variable on 1 side
  • 1 variable equation
  • parentheses
  • distributive property
  • multi-step solution
  • solve using division
  • like terms
  • combine like terms
  • simplify
  • order of operations in reverse
  • order of operations

Background Tutorials

  • Evaluating Expressions

      • How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      How Do You Evaluate an Algebraic Expression?

      Plugging variables into an expression is essential for solving many algebra problems. See how to plug in variable values by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

      • What's the Order of Operations?What's the Order of Operations?

      What's the Order of Operations?

      Check out this tutorial where you'll see exactly what order you need to follow when you simplify expressions. You'll also see what happens when you don't follow these rules, and you'll find out why order of operations is so important!

  • Solving Equations by Dividing

  • Solving Two-Step Equations

  • Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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