Solving Multi Step Equations

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What is the correct order of operations for solving multi-step equations?

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1. Distribute 2. Combine like terms 3. Get the variable on one side by adding or subtracting 4. Divide or multiply

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Solve for v: 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

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v = 10

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

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Solve for x: 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

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x = 1

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Solve for b: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

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b = 1

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the purpose of distributing in an equation?

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Distributing is used to eliminate parentheses by multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside.

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What is a multi-step equation?

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A multi-step equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving multiple operations.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2(x + 3) = 14?

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Distribute: 2x + 6 = 14.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.