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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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.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve: 2(4x - 3) - 8 = 4 + 2x

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x = 3

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation, making it easier to solve for its value.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve: 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p

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p = -5

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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x = -11

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

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The first step is often to simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms and using the distributive property.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Solve: 5x - 6 = 8 - 2x

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x = 2

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A