Solving Multi Step Equations Steps

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The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equations is to:

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Find the value of the variable

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What is the first step to solve this equation?
x - 5 = 7 - 2x

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Add 2x to both sides of the equation

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What is the next step to solve this equation?
3x - 5 = 7

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation

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What is the first step to solve this equation?
3n - 4 = -2 + 2n 

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Subtract 2n from both sides of the equation

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What is the next step to solve this equation? n - 4 = -2

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Add 4 to both sides of the equation

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What is the first step to solve this equation? k + 6 = -4k - 9

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Add 4k to both sides of the equation

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What is the next step to solve this equation?
5k + 6 = -9

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Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation

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What is the first step to solve this equation? 3x + 6 = 10 + 3x + 4x

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Combine like terms 3x and 4x on the same side of the equation

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3x + 6 = 10 + 7x

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Subtract 7x from both sides of the equation

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What is the next step to solve this equation?
-4x + 6 = 10

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Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation