Solving 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 isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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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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What is the first step in solving the equation 4 = 2(x + 3)?

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The first step is to distribute the 2 on the right side, resulting in 4 = 2x + 6.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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To solve for a variable means to find the value of that variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation 2m + 6m = 32?

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The solution is m = 4.

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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.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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In the equation 4 = 2(x + 3), what is the value of x?

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The value of x is -1.

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What is the objective when solving an equation?

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The objective is to isolate the variable.