IM3 LT1 Solve Multi-step Equations

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What is the first step to solving the equation -11 - 3x = 44 - 2x?

Back

Get the variable on one side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 1 + 4n - 6n = 1 - 8n?

Back

Combine like terms 4n - 6n.

Front

We solve equations using ___?

Back

Inverse operations.

Front

What type of solution do you have if you get -6 = 6?

Back

No Real Solution.

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

How do you check your solution in an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.

Front

What is a solution to an equation?

Back

A value that makes the equation true.