FoM1: Using DESMOS to Solve 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, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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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 both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x?

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The first step is to get all terms involving x on one side and constant terms on the other side.

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Solve for x: 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x

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x = -7

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What is the solution to the equation 30 + 6t = 11t?

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t = 6

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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Solve for z: 6z = 49 - z

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z = 7

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What is the process to solve the equation 5x - 14 = 8x + 4?

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Rearrange the equation to isolate x by moving all x terms to one side and constant terms to the other.

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Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

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x = -6