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

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y = 4

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What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

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An equation has infinite solutions when any value of the variable satisfies the equation, often occurring when both sides of the equation are equivalent.

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n = 2

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What is the distributive property?

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x = 0

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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 for the variable.

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x = 2

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.