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 is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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Solve for n: -n + 4n = -12 + 3n - 8 + 4n

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n = 4

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Solve for v: -4(1 + v) = -6v + 2

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v = 3

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Solve for n: -7(1 - 7n) = 3n + 39

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n = 1

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Solve for b: 6( -5 - 4b) = -7b + 38

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b = -4

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Solve for x: 4x + 2x = 24

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x = 4

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What is a solution to an equation?

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A solution to an equation is a value that, when substituted for the variable, makes the equation true.