Multi-Step Equations W/ Variables on One Side

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What is a multi-step equation?

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An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving combining like terms, distributing, and isolating the variable.

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What is the first step in solving multi-step equations?

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Identify and simplify both sides of the equation, which may include combining like terms.

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Solve: 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

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x = 1

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Solve: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

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x = 5

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Solve: -124 = 4(1 + 8k)

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k = -4

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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 subtraction?

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Addition

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is distribution in algebra?

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The process of multiplying a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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Solve: 5(x - 2) + 3 = 18

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x = 5