Solving Multi-step Linear Equations

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Solve: 3(x - 2) = 18

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8

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

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1

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The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equations is to:

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Find the value of the variable

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Solve: 4x + 10 = -26

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-9

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

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10

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What does 'solving for x' mean?

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Finding the value of the variable x that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac, used to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a parenthesis.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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