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 solve, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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 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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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To check your solution, substitute the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the solution to the equation 6 - 3a = 21?

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The solution is a = -5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the process to solve the equation 5x - 14 = 8x + 4?

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First, move all terms involving x to one side and constant terms to the other side, then isolate x.

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What is the significance of the equal sign in an equation?

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The equal sign indicates that the expressions on both sides of the equation have the same value.

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What is the solution to the equation 20 = 2 - a?

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The solution is a = -18.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does it mean to solve for x in an equation?

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Solving for x means finding the value of x that makes the equation true.