Multiple Step Equations

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What is a multiple step equation?

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An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable: 2x = 8.

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What is the solution to the equation 3(x - 2) = 9?

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x = 5.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 7 = 3?

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x = 2.

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How do you solve the equation 4(x + 1) = 20?

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First, divide both sides by 4 to get x + 1 = 5, then subtract 1 to find x = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation -2x + 4 = 0?

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x = 2.

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, used to simplify expressions.

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What is the solution to the equation 6x - 2 = 4x + 10?

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x = 6.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 2x + 12?

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Subtract 2x from both sides to get x + 5 = 12.