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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f = -35

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x = \frac{18}{5}

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x = 3

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n = 14

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What does it mean when an equation has infinitely many solutions?

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The equation is always TRUE when any value is substituted in for the variable.

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What is the first step in solving a multistep equation?

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation, if possible, by distributing and combining like terms.

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

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Isolating the variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis.