Multistep Equations

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What is a multistep equation?

Back

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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Solve for k: 4 + k/2 = -3

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k = -14

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Solve for y: y/3 = 12

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y = 36

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Solve for z in the equation: z - 33 = 147

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z = 180

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What is the first step to solve -18 = m + 12?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

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x = -6

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What does it mean to perform inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are operations that reverse the effect of another operation, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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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.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4.