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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Multiply both sides by 4 to eliminate the fraction.

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Solve the equation: -2.5b = 20.5. What is b?

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b = -8.2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Solve the equation: -3(f - 8) = 39. What is f?

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f = 5.

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Divide both sides by 70.

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

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself, making it easier to solve.

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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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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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You combine like terms by adding or subtracting the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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x = 7.