Solving Multistep Equations pt 2

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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, often involving operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2(x - 3) = 4?

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Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses: 2x - 6 = 4.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the solution to the equation -3x + 11 = 44?

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x = -11.

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

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

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What operation would you perform first in the equation 5x - 3 = 12?

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Add 3 to both sides to get 5x = 15.

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What is the final step to solve the equation 5x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 5 to find x = 3.

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What does it mean to perform inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 31?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to get 4x = 24.