Multistep Equations

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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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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. In the equation 6x + 12 = 36, the constant is 12.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the first step in solving multistep equations?

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The first step is often to distribute any terms that are multiplied by parentheses.

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

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Isolating the variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.