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, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4(x - 2) + 3 = 15?

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The first step is to distribute the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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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 the equation: -(n - 8) = -2

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n = 10

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Solve the equation: -124 = 4(1 + 8k)

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k = -4

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Solve the equation: 2(x + 3) = 8

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x = 1

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

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x = 1

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

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Combining like terms simplifies the equation, making it easier to solve.

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What is an inverse operation?

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An inverse operation is an operation that reverses the effect of another operation, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.