Multistep Equations

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What is a multistep equation?

Back

A multistep 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.

Front

Solve for x: 2(x + 4) = 20

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x = 6

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

Front

Solve for y: 3y - 7 = 11

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y = 6

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

Front

Solve for z: 4z + 8 = 32

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z = 6

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5(x - 3) = 40?

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The first step is to distribute the 5: 5x - 15 = 40.

Front

Solve for a: 3(a + 2) = 21

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a = 5

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

Front

Solve for b: 2b + 4 = -8

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b = -6