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. It often involves combining like terms, distributing, and isolating the variable.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and/or distribute to make the expression easier to work with.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 20 = 38 + 3x?

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The first step is to isolate the variable term by subtracting 38 from both sides.

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How do you combine like terms in the expression 17x + 24?

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You can only combine the constant terms. In this case, 17x remains as is, and 24 is a constant.

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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: 20 = 38 + 3x. What is x?

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x = 1.

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Solve the equation: -6x + 5 = 42. What is x?

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x = - 7.

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What is the solution to the equation -12x - 18 = 42?

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x = -5.

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When do you need to distribute in an equation?

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You need to distribute when there are parentheses that need to be expanded.

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When do you combine like terms in an equation?

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You combine like terms when you have terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.