Solving 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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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 to solve the equation 10 = 4x - 2?

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The first step is to add 2 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant on the right side.

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What is the solution to the equation 10 = 4x - 2?

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The solution is x = 3.

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How do you solve the equation x/3 + 10 = 15?

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Subtract 10 from both sides to get x/3 = 5, then multiply both sides by 3 to find x = 15.

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What is the solution to the equation x/3 + 10 = 15?

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The solution is x = 15.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3(3x - 6) = 18?

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The first step is to divide both sides by 3 to simplify the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 3(3x - 6) = 18?

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The solution is x = 4.

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How do you solve the equation 18 + m = 8?

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Subtract 18 from both sides to isolate m, resulting in m = -10.

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What is the solution to the equation 18 + m = 8?

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The solution is m = -10.