Solving Multistep equations

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What does it mean when an equation has infinitely many solutions?

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The equation is always TRUE when any value is substituted in for the variable.

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Solve: 10x + 3 + 3x = 5x + 1 + 8x + 2

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Infinitely many solutions.

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What will the equation look like after you combine like terms?

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-5x + 5 = 35

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Solve the equation: 2x + 6 = 2(x + 3)

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x = 4

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What is a multistep equation?

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An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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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 first step in solving the equation 3(x + 4) = 21?

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Distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 2 = 3x + 6?

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x = 4.

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What does it mean when an equation has no solutions?

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The equation is never true for any value substituted for the variable.