Multi-step Equation Flashcard

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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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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. This may involve adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 8 = x + 1?

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The first step is to subtract 1 from both sides of the equation to isolate x.

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What is the solution of the equation 8 = x + 1?

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x = 7

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How do you solve the equation 13 = 5m - 2?

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Add 2 to both sides to get 15 = 5m, then divide both sides by 5 to find m.

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What is the solution of the equation 13 = 5m - 2?

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m = 3

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How do you solve the equation x/3 = 4?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate x.

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What is the solution of the equation x/3 = 4?

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x = 12

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with c.

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What is the solution of the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6