Multi-Step Equations Variables On One Side

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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 operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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It means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the purpose of distributing in an equation?

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To eliminate parentheses by multiplying each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

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Distribute the 5 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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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 most important rule when solving equations?

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Whatever you do to one side of the equal sign, you have to do to the other.

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How do you undo multiplication in an equation?

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By dividing both sides of the equation by the same number.

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What is the goal of solving a multi-step equation?

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To find the value of the variable.

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What is a coefficient?

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A number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.