Multi step 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 both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 8(4k-4) = -5k-32?

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Distribute the 8 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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x = 4.

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How do you write an inequality for 'Jane had some money. She spent $7 on snacks. Now she has more than $12.'?

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x - 7 > 12.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What does 'eight less than 7 times a number' translate to in algebraic terms?

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7x - 8.

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What is the solution to the equation 8 - 7n = 4 + 3n?

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n = 0.5.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in equations?

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To indicate which operations should be performed first.