Multi-Step Equations

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We solve equations using___?

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inverse operations

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y=-8

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x=1

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d=\sqrt{40}

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What is the first step you should take to solve this problem? 1 + 4n - 6n = 1 - 8n

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combine the like terms 4n + -6n

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What is an inverse operation?

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An operation that reverses the effect of another operation, e.g., addition and subtraction.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac, distributing a across the sum.

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What are like terms?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Use inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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To add or subtract coefficients of terms that have the same variable.