Multi-Step Equations Word Problems Test

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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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How do you isolate a variable in an 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 does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem involves translating the words into a mathematical equation and then solving that equation.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation if possible, by combining like terms or distributing.

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How do you check your solution to 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 the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around it, calculated as P = 2(length + width).

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How do you represent consecutive even integers algebraically?

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Let the smallest even integer be x. The next two consecutive even integers can be represented as x + 2 and x + 4.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated as A = length × width.

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What does 'twice a number' mean in mathematical terms?

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'Twice a number' means to multiply that number by 2.

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How do you set up an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the variables, translate the words into mathematical operations, and write an equation that represents the problem.