One, Two, Multi Step Equations with Distributive Property

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in one step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving two operations.

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Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 7

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x = 5

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What is a multi-step equation?

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An equation that requires more than two steps to solve, often involving the distributive property and combining like terms.

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Solve for x: 3(x + 4) = 21

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x = 1

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Use the distributive property: 2(3 + x) = 14

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x = 4

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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

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Combine like terms: 3x + 5x - 2

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8x - 2