CFA # 14: 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 for the variable. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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To combine like terms, identify terms that have the same variable raised to the same power and add or subtract their coefficients.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Combine like terms on both sides of the equation.

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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To check your solution, substitute the value of the variable back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.