Multi-Step Equations

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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. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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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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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Solve the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

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x = 5

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Combine like terms: 3 + 4m + 5 = 23

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5m + 8 = 23

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve the equation: 4x + 6 + 3 = 17

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x = 2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve the equation: 2(4x - 4) + 3x = 3

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x = 1

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Combine like terms: 2n + 12 + 4n = 60

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6n + 12 = 60

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

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The first step is often to simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms and using the distributive property.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation and all other terms are on the opposite side.