Solve multi-step equation with distributive property and combine like terms

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What is the distributive property?

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

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Solve the equation: 2(2y + 4) = 32

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y = 6

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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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Solve the equation: 3(x - 5) - x = 1

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x = 8

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2(5x + 3) - 9 = 18?

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Multiply 2 to 5x and 3.

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Solve the equation: 3x + 4x - 7 = 21

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x = 4

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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 like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in equations?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first according to the order of operations.

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Solve the equation: 5(2h + 1) = 30

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h = 2.5

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What is the next step after distributing in the equation 5(2h + 1) = 30?

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Combine like terms if applicable.