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. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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

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

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What is the distributive property?

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Substitute your solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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

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Isolating the variable allows you to find its value, which is the solution to the equation.