Multi-step Equation Review

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What is a multi-step equation?

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A multi-step 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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Simplify: -r - 10r

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-11r

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What does the inequality x ≥ 3 mean?

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It means that x is greater than or equal to 3.

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Identify the like terms in the expression: 3x + 2x + 4y - 2m

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The like terms are 3x and 2x.

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Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v

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9v + 14

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Solve the equation: 2x + 3 = x - 7

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x = -10

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 2x are like terms.

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

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms and using the distributive property if necessary.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation, usually by performing inverse operations.