*24-25 Solving Multi-step Equations/Literal/Applications

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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 isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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What does it mean when an equation has infinite solutions?

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An equation has infinite solutions when any value of the variable satisfies the equation, often occurring when both sides of the equation are equivalent.

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation of the form ax - b = c + d?

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To solve for x, rearrange the equation to isolate x: x = (c + b + d) / a.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 8z - 22 = 3(3z + 11) - z?

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation by distributing and combining like terms.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution when there is no value for the variable that can satisfy the equation, often resulting in a contradiction.

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How do you isolate a variable in a linear equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation 0.4x + 1.6 = -1.6x + 53.2?

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The solution is x = 25.8.

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What is the significance of the variable in an equation?

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The variable represents an unknown quantity that we are trying to solve for in the equation.

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What is the process of checking your solution in an equation?

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To check your solution, substitute the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is a literal equation?

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A literal equation is an equation that involves two or more variables and is solved for one variable in terms of the others.