Steps for Multi-step Equations

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

Back

Subtract 2n from both sides of the equation.

Front

What operation would you use to solve the equation 234 + N = 389?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the next step to solve the equation n - 4 = -2?

Back

Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is a 2-step problem in algebra?

Back

An equation where 2 steps are needed to solve it.

Front

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

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What does it mean to balance an equation?

Back

To keep both sides of the equation equal after performing operations.

Front

What is the importance of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

It maintains the equality of the equation.

Front

How do you solve a multi-step equation?

Back

By performing operations in a systematic order to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.