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, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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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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What is the first step to solve the equation 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p?

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Subtract 14p from both sides to begin isolating the variable.

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Solve for x: 11 - 3x = 44. What is the first step?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 1 = 2x - 5?

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x = -2.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

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

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Solve for z: 6z = 49 - z. What is the solution?

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z = 7.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 1 = 3x + 8?

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x = -9.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations applied to the variable, helping to isolate it.