multistep equations

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

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3?

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Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses: 3x + 8x - 8 = 3.

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What do you do when you have like terms in an equation?

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Combine like terms to simplify the equation.

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Solve for x: 4x + 10 = -26.

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x = -9.

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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Solve for x: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3.

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x = 1.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides: -3x = 33.

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Solve for x: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27.

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x = 5.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.