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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6x + 3 = 2x - 9?

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The first step is to get all terms involving x on one side and constant terms on the other side.

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Solve for x: 6x + 3 = 2x - 9

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x = -3

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 1 = 3x + 8?

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x = -9

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = x - 7

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x = -10

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 9 = -2x - 15?

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x = -4

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What is the importance 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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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.