Multi-step Equations

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What is the goal of solving multi-step equations?

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Find the value of the variable.

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Solve for x: 7x = 3x + 24

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x = 6

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Solve for x: -166 = 7x + 3(6x + 3)

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x = -7

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Solve for x: 4x + 10 = -26

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x = -9

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Solve for x: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3

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x = 1

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What is a multi-step equation?

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An equation that requires more than one step to solve.

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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.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac, used to simplify expressions.