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

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = x + 3?

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x = 3.

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How do you solve the equation 4 = 2(x + 3)?

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First, divide both sides by 2 to get 2 = x + 3, then subtract 3 from both sides to find x = -1.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 10(h + 1) - 4 = 76?

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Add 4 to both sides to get 10(h + 1) = 80.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 14 = 8x + 4?

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x = -6.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means rearranging the 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 distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

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Combining like terms simplifies the equation, making it easier to solve.