Math 8 Flashcard 3.7: Multi-Step Equations (One-Side)

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Solve the equation: -19 = -8 (-4+a) - (2a+1)

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

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Distribution (If necessary)

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What is the last step to solve the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

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Divide by 6 on both sides

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What does 'combining like terms' mean in algebra?

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It means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in equations?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first according to the order of operations.

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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 combining like terms, distributing, and isolating the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the distributive property?

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It states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parentheses.