Solving Multistep Equations and Inequalities

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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 such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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Solving an inequality involves finding the values of a variable that make the inequality true, often resulting in a range of possible solutions.

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater than or less than another.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What happens to the inequality symbol when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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The inequality symbol flips when you multiply or divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an inequality?

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Checking your solution means substituting your answer back into the original inequality to verify that it holds true.

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