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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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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Distributing means to multiply a term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Solve for x: 2(x + 4) = 16

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x = 4

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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

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Solve for x: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3

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x = 1

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

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x = -1

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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You add or subtract coefficients of the same variable to simplify the equation.

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Solve for x: 4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

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x = -7

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable allows you to solve for its value.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.