Solving Multi-Step Equations

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What is a multi-step equation?

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A multi-step equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 10 + 7m = 17?

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First subtract 10 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step after isolating the variable term in 10 + 7m = 17?

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Divide both sides by 7 to solve for m.

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How do you simplify the expression 2(4x - 4)?

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Distribute 2 to both terms inside the parentheses: 8x - 8.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3?

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x = 1.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

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Combine like terms: 6x - 3 = 27.

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What is the solution to the equation 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8?

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v = 10.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 3 = 2?

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x = 1.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4(x + 2) = 20?

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Divide both sides by 4 to simplify: x + 2 = 5.