3rd Hour: Multi-Step Equations with variables on one side

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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 solve, often involving combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself, making it easier to solve.

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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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What is the distributive property?

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