This resource guides students through solving multistep equations using the distributive property and combining like terms. Students practice setting up equations from real-world contexts, applying the distributive property (including with negatives), and solving when distribution occurs on both sides of an equation.

✨ What’s Included:

• Guided notes for Topic 2-3: Solve Multistep Equations
  
• 3 scaffolded examples on:
  • Using the distributive property to solve a real-world multistep equation (bike riding context)
  • Distributing a negative coefficient to solve equations
  • Using the distributive property on both sides of an equation
  
• Matching “Try It!” practice problems for each example, plus additional practice at the end
  
• Word problems and space for reasoning and explanation
  
• Editable Canva template included so you can adapt it as needed

• Full answer key included for teacher support or student self-check
  

Curriculum Connection:

• Directly aligned to the Savvas enVision Mathematics (8th Grade) Topic 2-3
  
• Builds fluency with multistep equations and the distributive property
  

Perfect for:

• Interactive Notebooks (INBs)
  
• Guided lessons
  
• Scaffolded support before assessments or projects
  
• Review of multistep equation solving strategies
  

✂️ Teacher Tip: Print at 75% to fit perfectly into composition notebooks for INBs!

Planning to bundle this? Yup! This is part of a growing collection of guided notes aligned to the enVision 8th Grade curriculum—perfect for yearlong support!