Solving Multi-Step Equations

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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. It often involves combining like terms, using the distributive property, and isolating the variable.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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

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What is the distributive property?

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Combine like terms on each side.

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.