Solving 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 for the variable.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6r - 1 + 6r = 11?

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Combine like terms to simplify the equation.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You isolate a variable by performing operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 3 = 5?

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x = 2.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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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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What is the solution to the equation -7 + 8y = -15 + 4y?

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y = -2.

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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 in an equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 18 = -2(x - 5)?

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x = -4.

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What does it mean to check your solution?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify it makes the equation true.