Multi-Step Equations

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

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Distribution (If necessary)

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Solve the equation: 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

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10

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Solve the equation: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3

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1

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Solve the equation: -19 = -8 (-4+a) - (2a+1)

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5

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

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1

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What does 'combining like terms' mean?

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It means 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 the purpose of using parentheses in equations?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first according to the order of operations.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right) - often abbreviated as PEMDAS.