Two Step and Multi Step Equations Review

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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What is a multi-step equation?

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A multi-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires more than two operations to isolate the variable.

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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.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6x + 18 = 90?

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Subtract 18 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What is the solution to the equation 6x + 18 = 90?

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x = 12.

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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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Distributing means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

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What is the first step in solving -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7?

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Distribute 3 to both b and 5.

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What is the solution to the equation -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7?

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b = 1.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 7 = 15?

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 7 = 15?

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x = 4.