Multi-step Equation Review

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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In the expression 5h + 3, what is the coefficient?

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5

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How do you solve the equation -3(2x - 7) = -3?

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x = 4

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What is the coefficient of x in the expression 8 + 5x - y?

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5

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Which expression is equivalent to 6x - 15?

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3(2x - 5)

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of the variables.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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How do you apply the distributive property to -3(-6x - 7)?

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-3(-6x - 7) = 18x + 21.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation if possible.

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What is an example of a multi-step equation?

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An example is 2(x + 3) = 14.