Unit 4 GA: Multi Step UnitEquations (Whole Numbers)

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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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h = 20

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p = 5

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x = 12

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x = 5

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What is the goal of solving equations?

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The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equation is to find the value of the variable.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number in an equation.