Solving Multistep Equations

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What is a multistep equation?

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A multistep equation is 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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To isolate a variable, perform 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 distribute in an equation?

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Distributing means to multiply a term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Solve for x: 4 = 2(x + 3)

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x = -1

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What is the first step to solve the equation 10(h + 1) - 4 = 76?

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First, add 4 to both sides to simplify the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2m + 6m = 32?

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m = 4

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

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Combining like terms simplifies the equation, making it easier to solve.

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Solve for x: 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

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x = -7

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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What is the result of distributing -6 in the equation -6(x + 2)?

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-6x - 12