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, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10?

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Distribute -4 to a and -5.

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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Combine like terms by adding or subtracting coefficients of the same variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the purpose of distributing in an equation?

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Distributing is used to eliminate parentheses by multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside.

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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.

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Solve the equation: 3a + 9 + 4a = 2

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