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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4x + 9 = -2x - 15?

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The first step is to add 2x to both sides to combine like terms.

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

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You would use subtraction to isolate N.

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What does it mean to 'combine like terms' in an equation?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Solve for x: 4x + 9 = -2x - 15. What is x?

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x = -4.

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What is the solution to the equation 10(h + 1) - 4 = 76?

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h = 7.

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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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How do you check your solution after solving an equation?

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You substitute your solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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

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x = -1.