Solving Multistep Equations: Just the Steps

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the second step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Divide 3 on both sides.

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What is the first step in the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

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Combine Like Terms.

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What is the last step to solve the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

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Divide by 6 on both sides.

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 4(x + 3) = 28?

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Distribute the 4.

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What does 'Combine Like Terms' mean in solving equations?

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It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.