Solving 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. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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What does it mean to have a negative solution in an equation?

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What is the distributive property?

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How do you check your solution to an equation?

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To check your solution, substitute the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal. If they are, the solution is correct.