MultiStep Equations

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What is a multi-step equation?

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A multi-step equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to move all terms involving the variable to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x - 18 = 22 - 2x?

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x = 8.

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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Combine like terms by adding or subtracting the coefficients of terms that have the same variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 9c - 3c = 48?

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c = 8.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 23 - 9x = -56x - 28?

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Add 9x to both sides to start isolating the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 5h + 4 = 12 + h?

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h = 2.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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What is the importance of maintaining balance in an equation?

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Maintaining balance means that whatever operation you perform on one side of the equation must also be performed on the other side to keep the equation true.