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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you check if a solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is a common denominator?

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A common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to combine or compare fractions.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 1/5x + 6 = 3/5x + 5?

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Multiply all terms by the common denominator (5) to eliminate the fractions.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means that there is no value for the variable that will make the equation true.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What is an identity in terms of equations?

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An equation that is true for all values of the variable, such as 2x + 3 = 2x + 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What is the process of combining like terms?

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Adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the opposite operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3