ATA Solving Multistep Equations 3.5 Quick Check

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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 like 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 on both sides of the equation to get the variable alone on one side.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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Simplifying an expression means to combine like terms and perform operations to make the expression easier to work with.

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What is the first step in solving the equation -15 - 2(n - 1) - 3n = -3?

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The first step is to distribute -2 to (n - 1), resulting in -2n + 2.

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What is the solution to the equation -19 = -6 - 3a - 10?

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The solution is a = 1.

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How do you combine like terms in the equation 3x - 9x + 2 = 50?

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Combine 3x and -9x to get -6x, resulting in -6x + 2 = 50.

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What is the solution to the equation 4(3n - 1) = -52?

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The solution is n = -4.

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.

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What does it mean to have a variable on both sides of an equation?

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Having a variable on both sides means you need to rearrange the equation to get all variables on one side before solving.

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What is the importance of inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are crucial for isolating variables and simplifying equations to find solutions.