11/20 - Solving Multi-Step 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 to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: 6(5x - 3) + 2 = 14.

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x = 1.

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: 21 = 3 + 4n + 5n.

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n = 2.

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What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

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To find the value of the variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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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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How do you check your solution after solving an equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.