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 is the first step in solving the equation 4x + 9 = -2x - 15?

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The first step is to add 2x to both sides to combine like terms.

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What operation would you use to solve 234 + N = 389?

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You would use subtraction to isolate N.

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What is the solution to the equation 3w = 30?

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The solution is w = 10.

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

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First, divide both sides by 2, then subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the value of y in the equation 5y + 8 = 33?

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The value of y is 5.

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What does it mean to 'combine like terms' in an equation?

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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 inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.