Multi-Step Equations Flashcard

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What is a multi-step equation?

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A multi-step 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 is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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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 does it mean to 'combine like terms' in an equation?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is an inverse operation?

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An inverse operation is an operation that reverses the effect of another operation, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.