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 like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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Solve for x: x - 3 = 10

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x = 13

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x - 3 = 17?

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Add 3 to both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Solve for x: 4x - 3 = 17

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x = 5

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

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

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Solve for y: 3y + 6 + 4y - 7 = -8

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y = -1

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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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Solve for h: 10(h + 1) - 4 = 76

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h = 7

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a parenthesis.

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.