Multi Step Equations

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable.

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What do you multiply each term of an equation by to clear fractions?

Back

The least common multiple of the denominators.

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What should you do to get the variable term by itself in the equation 2n + 6 = 10?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 12 + 5w - 4w = 15?

Back

Combine like terms.

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Which step cannot be performed first when solving the equation 5 - 2(x - 7) = 1?

Back

5 - 2.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is a multi-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

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What is the distributive property?

Back

A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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How do you combine like terms?

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By adding or subtracting coefficients of the same variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.