Solve 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. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve for n: 6n + 4 = -26

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n = -5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for x: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

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x = 5

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Translate: Five more than a number

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x + 5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Solve: (2x - 3) / 4 = 9

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x = 19.5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for b: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

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b = 1

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A