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, often involving operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 9 + k = 18?

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Subtract 9 from both sides to isolate k.

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What operation would you use to solve 234 + N = 389?

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Subtraction, specifically subtracting 234 from both sides.

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How do you simplify the expression 9c - 3c?

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Combine like terms to get 6c.

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What is the solution to the equation 9 + k = 18?

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k = 9.

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What is the solution to the equation 4 = 2(x + 3)?

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x = -1.

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What is the solution to the equation 9c - 3c = 48?

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c = 8.

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What is the solution for v in the equation 3v = 45?

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v = 15.

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

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.