Solving Multi Step Equations

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Solve: -19 = -8 (-4+a) - (2a+1)

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5

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Which is the correct order in which to solve multi-step equations?

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1. Distribute 2. Combine like terms 3. Get the variable on one side by adding or subtracting 4. Divide or multiply

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Solve: -124 = 4 (1+ 8k)

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-4

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

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Distribution (If necessary)

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Solve: 2x + 3(5x - 7) = 47

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x = 4

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What does 'distributing' mean in the context of equations?

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Distributing means multiplying a term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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What are 'like terms'?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms?

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Combining like terms simplifies the equation, making it easier to solve.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.