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. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 10x + 9 = 4x - 9?

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The first step is to get all terms involving x on one side and constant terms on the other side. This can be done by subtracting 4x from both sides.

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

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side of the equation, making it easy to find its value.

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What is the solution to the equation -14 = 4x - 2?

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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 each term inside a set of parentheses.

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What is the solution to the equation 75 = 3(-6n - 5)?

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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 for the variable.

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