Solving Multi-Step Equations

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What is the correct order of operations for solving multi-step equations?

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1. Distribute 2. Combine like terms 3. Get the variable on one side by adding or subtracting 4. Divide or multiply

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Solve: 2(4x - 3) - 8 = 4 + 2x

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x = 3

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What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

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It means that any value for the variable will satisfy the equation.

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Solve: 3(x-8)=3x-24

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Infinite Solutions

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Solve: 5x + 15 = 10x - 40

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x = 11

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Solve: 2(2x + 3) = -6(x + 9)

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x = -6

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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 'combining like terms' mean?

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It 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 purpose of distributing in an equation?

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To eliminate parentheses by multiplying each term inside the parentheses by the factor outside.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4(x + 2) = 20?

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Distribute: 4x + 8 = 20.