Solving Multi Step Equations Steps

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 5 = 7 - 2x?

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Add 2x to both sides of the equation.

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What should you do after adding 4 to both sides of the equation n - 4 = -2?

Back

You will have n = 2.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you combine like terms in the equation 3x + 6 = 10 + 3x + 4x?

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Combine 3x and 4x on the same side to get 3x + 4x = 7x.

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What is the next step after subtracting 7x from both sides of the equation 3x + 6 = 10 + 7x?

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You will have 3x - 7x + 6 = 10.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3n - 4 = -2 + 2n?

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Subtract 2n from both sides of the equation.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of adding 5 to both sides of the equation x - 5 = 7?

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You will have x = 12.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the next step after simplifying the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 2 = 18?

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Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A