Solving Multi-step equations.

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What is a multi-step equation?

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An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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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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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Translate: 'Three times a number decreased by 5 equals 10.'

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3x - 5 = 10

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 6 = 30?

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x = 6.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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By substituting the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in equations?

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To indicate which operations should be performed first according to the order of operations.

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What does '17 less than h equals 42' translate to in equation form?

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h - 17 = 42.

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What is the solution to the equation 3y + 6 + 4y - 7 = -8 after combining like terms?

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y = -1.