Multistep Equations Practice

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What is a multistep equation?

Back

A multistep equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve for the variable.

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What does it mean to solve for x?

Back

To solve for x means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.

Front

Solve: 10x + 9 = 4x - 9

Back

x = -3

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What is the first step in solving the equation 7w + 5 = 3w - 15?

Back

Subtract 3w from both sides to isolate the variable.

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Solve: 5h - 6 - h + 10 = 12

Back

h = 2

Front

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

Back

Isolating the variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable and exponent.

Front

Solve: 55 + x = 100

Back

x = 45

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 4 = 19?

Back

x = 5

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What is the importance of checking your solution in an equation?

Back

Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.