Solve Multi-Step Equations

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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 each term inside a parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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x = 1

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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x = 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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x = -9

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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x = 10

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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x = 1

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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