Multi-Step Equations Word Problems

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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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is the total distance around it, calculated as P = 2L + 2W, where L is the length and W is the width.

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How do you set up an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the variables, translate the words into mathematical operations, and write an equation that represents the situation.

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What does it mean to solve for x?

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To solve for x means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

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P = 2L + 2W, where L is the length and W is the width.

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If a cell phone plan costs a flat fee plus a per-minute charge, how do you express the total cost?

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Total Cost = Flat Fee + (Per-Minute Charge × Number of Minutes)