Multi-step Equations

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What is a multi-step equation?

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An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 10 = -26?

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Subtract 10 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Solve for x: 4x + 10 = -26

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x = -9

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the solution to the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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n = -5

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What is the goal of solving multi-step equations?

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To find the value of the variable.

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Solve for x: 2x = x + 3

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x = 3

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What is the solution to the equation -(n - 8) = -2?

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n = 10

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, used to simplify expressions.

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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