Multistep Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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What is a multistep equation?

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A multistep equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve for the variable. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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What does it mean to have variables on both sides of an equation?

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Having variables on both sides of an equation means that the variable appears on both the left and right sides of the equation, requiring manipulation to isolate the variable.

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What is the distributive property?

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, simplifying the expression.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal when solving an equation is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.