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 is the first step in solving the equation 12x - 15 = 3(2x + 3)?

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Distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses: 12x - 15 = 6x + 9.

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What do you do after distributing in a multi-step equation?

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Combine like terms and isolate the variable.

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Solve for x: 7(x + 2) + 3 = 73.

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x = 8.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -11 - 3x = 44 - 2x?

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Add 11 to both sides.

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How do you combine like terms in the equation 7x + 14 + 3 = 73?

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Combine 14 and 3 to get 7x + 17 = 73.

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What is the solution to the equation 12x - 15 = 3(2x + 3) after solving?

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x = 4.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.