One step/2step/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 the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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Solve for x: x + 9 = 2x + 6

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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 steps to solve, usually involving two inverse operations.

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Solve for x: 8x - 7 = 6x + 11

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x = 9

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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.

Front

Solve for m: 2(2m-3)-(m-5)=44

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m = 15

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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.

Front

Solve for x: 5x - 6 = 2x + 12

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x = 6

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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 and all other terms are on the opposite side.

Front

Solve for x: 20x = 340

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x = 17