Multi-step Equations Word Problems

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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 such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is found by adding together the lengths of all four sides, or using the formula P = 2L + 2W, where L is length and W is width.

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What does it mean for a number to be 'consecutive'?

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Consecutive numbers are numbers that follow each other in order, without any gaps. For example, 1, 2, 3 are consecutive numbers.

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How do you set up an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the variables, translate the words into mathematical operations, and write an equation that represents the situation described in the problem.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula A = L × W, where L is the length and W is the width.

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How do you solve for a variable in a multi-step equation?

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To solve for a variable, isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing inverse operations on both sides.

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What is the relationship between the dimensions of a rectangle and its perimeter?

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The perimeter is directly related to the dimensions (length and width) of the rectangle; changing either dimension affects the perimeter.

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How do you divide a total amount among a group of people?

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To divide a total amount among a group, you divide the total by the number of people to find out how much each person receives.

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What are odd integers?

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Odd integers are whole numbers that are not divisible by 2, such as -3, -1, 1, 3, 5, etc.

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How do you find the sum of consecutive numbers?

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To find the sum of consecutive numbers, you can add them directly or use the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series.