Solve MultiStep 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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 4 = 2(x + 3)?

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Subtract 3 from both sides, then divide by 2.

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What does it mean if an equation has 'no solution'?

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It means there are no values that can satisfy the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 3 = 2x + 3?

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All real numbers, since both sides are identical.

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Translate into an expression: 'two more than three times x'.

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2 + 3x.

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What is the simplified form of 5x + 3 - 2x + 1?

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3x + 4.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

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To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in an equation?

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To multiply a term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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How do you check your solution to an equation?

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