Solving Multi-step equations.

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Translate: Four times a number plus six IS 30.

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4x + 6 = 30

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Solve for n: -(n - 8) = -2

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n = 10

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Translate into an expression: 4 less than two times a number.

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2x - 4

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Solve for x: 3x = -27

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x = -9

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Solve for y: 7(1 - y) = -3(y - 2)

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y = 1/4

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What is a multi-step equation?

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An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation to get the variable alone on one side.

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Translate: The sum of a number and 5 is 12.

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x + 5 = 12

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Solve for x: 2(x + 3) = 16

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x = 4

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5x - 3 = 12?

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Add 3 to both sides: 5x = 15.