Solving 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, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution if there are no values that can be substituted for the variable to make the equation true.

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What does it mean if an equation has infinitely many solutions?

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An equation has infinitely many solutions if any value for the variable satisfies the equation, often seen in equations that simplify to a true statement.

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No solution.

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What is the first step in solving a multistep equation?

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation, if possible, by combining like terms.