Multi-step Equations

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step in solving the equation 7x = 3x + 24?

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The first step is to subtract 3x from both sides to get all terms containing x on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x = 3x + 24?

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The solution is x = 6.

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How do you solve the equation -11 - 5a = 6(5a + 4)?

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First, distribute the 6 on the right side, then combine like terms and isolate a.

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What is the solution to the equation -11 - 5a = 6(5a + 4)?

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The solution is a = -1.

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What is the process to solve the equation 7m + 8 = 71?

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Subtract 8 from both sides, then divide by 7 to isolate m.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 7m + 8 = 71?

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The solution is m = 9.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you solve the equation 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p?

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First, move all terms involving p to one side and constant terms to the other side.

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What is the solution to the equation 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p?

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The solution is p = -5.