Multistep Equations

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What is a multistep equation?

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A multistep equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

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An equation has infinite solutions when any value for the variable satisfies the equation, often resulting from equivalent expressions on both sides.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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The equation has infinite solutions.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Subtract 3x from both sides to begin isolating the variable.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A