How to Solve Multi-Step Equations

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

Back

Combine the like terms 4n + -6n.

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What is the goal of solving one, two, or multi-step equations?

Back

Find the value of the variable.

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What is the inverse (opposite) of division?

Back

Multiplication.

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In the expression 3y, what is the 3 known as?

Back

Coefficient.

Front

After combining like terms in the equation 48 = -8x - 22 + 2x, what is the result?

Back

48 = -6x - 22.

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

Back

It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What is a constant in an equation?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

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

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable.