Multistep Equations

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What is a multistep equation?

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A multistep 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 a multistep equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to move all terms involving the variable to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side.

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Solve for h: 10(h+1)-4=76

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h=7

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Solve for h: 5h-6-h+10=12

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h=2

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What is the first step to solve the equation -2x-7+3x=10?

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Combine like terms: -2x + 3x = x, so the equation becomes x - 7 = 10.

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Solve for x: -2x-7+3x=10

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x=17

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

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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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Solve for v: 3v + 5 = 20

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v=5

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.

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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 15

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x=6