Multi-Step Equations

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What is a multi-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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Solve: 2(10x + 10) = 60

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x = 2

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Solve: 3(4x - 3) = 27

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x = 3

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Solve: -2(12x + 1) = 22

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x = -1

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Solve: 2(3a + 2) = -8

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a = -2

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Solve: 4 = 4(k + 3)

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k = -2

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

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Isolate the variable term by performing inverse operations.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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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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How do you check your solution in a multi-step equation?

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