Multi-Step Equations Variables On One Side

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What is a multi-step equation?

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An equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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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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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What is a coefficient?

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A number that is in front of a variable and indicates how many of that variable are present.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

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Identify and simplify any expressions on both sides of the equation.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable?

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To find the value of the variable by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What does SADMEP stand for in solving equations?

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SADMEP stands for: Simplify, Add/Subtract, Distribute, Multiply/Divide, Eliminate, and Plug back in.

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