Multi-Step Equations with variables on one side

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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 isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

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Combine like terms to simplify the equation: 6x - 3 = 27.

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How do you isolate the variable in an equation?

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

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x = 5.

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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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x = 2.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable.

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v = 10.

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What is the distributive property?

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

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x = 3.