Solve MultiStep 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, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation -8x - 8 + 3(x - 2) = -3x + 2?

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The first step is to distribute the 3 into the parentheses: -8x - 8 + 3x - 6 = -3x + 2.

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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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Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4. What is x?

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x = -6.

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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 is the solution to the equation 10(h + 1) - 4 = 76?

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h = 7.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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Solve for f: f - 4 = 6f + 26. What is f?

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f = -6.