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, often involving operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3(3x - 6) = 18?

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Distribute 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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Solve the equation: 3(3x - 6) = 18

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x = 4

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What is the first step in solving the equation 38 + 7k = 8(k + 4)?

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Distribute 8 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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Solve the equation: 38 + 7k = 8(k + 4)

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k = 6

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means that there are no values for the variable that will satisfy the equation.

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What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

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It means that any value for the variable will satisfy the equation.

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Solve the equation: 3x - x + 4 = 4(2x + 1)

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x = 0

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

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Combine like terms on the left side.

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Solve the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

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x = 5