Solve One Step Two Step and Multi Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in a single step, typically by performing one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to isolate the variable.

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Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 14

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x = 3

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable, often involving both addition/subtraction and multiplication/division.

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Solve for y: 2y - 4 = 10

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y = 7

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What is a multi-step equation?

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An equation that requires more than two steps to solve, often involving combining like terms and using the distributive property.

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Solve for x: 5(x - 2) = 15

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x = 5

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states 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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Solve for x: 2(x + 3) = 16

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x = 5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Solve for n: 4n + 2 = 18

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n = 4