Error Analysis 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 such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step in solving a multistep equation?

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The first step is often to simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms or using the distributive property.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution if there are no values that can satisfy the equation, often resulting in a false statement.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

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An equation has infinite solutions if any value for the variable satisfies the equation, often resulting in a true statement.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number in an equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B