Solve 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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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 is the first step to solve the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to get -4x = 20.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 4 = -6?

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x = -2.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 7m + 8 = 71?

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m = 9.

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What is the combined like terms in the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

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The combined like terms are 6x.

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What is the solution to the equation 2(4x - 3) - 8 = 4 + 2x?

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x = 3.

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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 importance of balancing an equation?

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Balancing an equation ensures that both sides remain equal after performing operations.