Review: Solve Multi-step Equations

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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 operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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To multiply each term inside a parenthesis by the term outside the parenthesis.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What does 'combine like terms' mean?

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To add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the solution to the equation 6(x + 3) = 48?

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x = 5.

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How do you solve the inequality 10 ≥ x - 3?

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Add 3 to both sides to get x ≤ 13.

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What is the initial fee charged by Joe’s Canoes?

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$20.

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What is the hourly charge for Callie’s Canoes?

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$14 per hour.

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How do you find the number of hours for which two charges are equal?

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Set the total charges equal to each other and solve for the variable representing hours.