Multi-step Equations

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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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 two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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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. This may involve adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing both sides.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve: 3(x - 2) = 18

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x = 8

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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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Solve: -20 = -4x - 6x

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x = 2

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24?

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The first step is to distribute -2 to both terms inside the parentheses: 4 - 2x + 6 = 24.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Solve: 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

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x = -7

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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, confirming that it is correct.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Solve: 6(-6 - 5v) = 84

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v = -4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A