Multi-Step Equations (Alg I, Alg II, MM)

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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. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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The first step is to get all terms involving x on one side and constant terms on the other side. You can do this by subtracting 4x from both sides.

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x = -3.

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

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself, making it easier to solve.

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What is the distributive property?

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n = -5.

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n = 3.

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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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h = 7.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.