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 a multistep equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to move all terms involving the variable to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side.

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Solve for b: 8 - 5b = -7

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b = 3

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Solve for r: 21 = 5 - r

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r = -16

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Solve for b: 8b + 12 = 52

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b = 5

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Solve for z: 11 = 3z + 5

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z = 2

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Solve for x: -14 = 4x - 2

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x = -3

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What is the first step in solving the equation 8 - 5b = -7?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to get -5b = -15.

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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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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.