241111 MultiStep 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 9c - 3c = 48?

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Combine like terms to simplify the equation to 6c = 48.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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What is the solution to the equation 5h + 4 = 12 + h?

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h = 2.

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What does it mean to 'combine like terms'?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the solution to the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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x = -11.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 19 + a = -50?

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Subtract 19 from both sides to isolate 'a'.

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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 is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations performed on the variable, helping to isolate it.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side of the equation.