Solving Multi Step Equations Steps

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

Back

Add 2x to both sides of the equation.

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What should you do after adding 4 to both sides of the equation n - 4 = -2?

Back

You will have n = 2.

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How do you combine like terms in the equation 3x + 6 = 10 + 3x + 4x?

Back

Combine 3x and 4x on the same side to get 3x + 4x = 7x.

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What is the next step after subtracting 7x from both sides of the equation 3x + 6 = 10 + 7x?

Back

You will have 3x - 7x + 6 = 10.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 2n from both sides of the equation.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

Back

It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the result of adding 5 to both sides of the equation x - 5 = 7?

Back

You will have x = 12.

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What is the next step after simplifying the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 2 = 18?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.