How to solve a multi step equation with a variable on the same side

The video tutorial explains how to solve multi-step equations with variables on both sides. It emphasizes the importance of simplifying the equation first, aligning variables on the same side, and then simplifying again. The goal is to reduce the equation to a two-step equation, which can be solved using inverse operations. The tutorial provides a structured approach to tackling these types of problems, ensuring that students understand the process of simplifying and solving equations step by step.

What is the first step to take when solving a multi-step equation with variables on both sides?

Explain the importance of combining like terms when solving equations.

Describe the process of simplifying an equation after getting variables on the same side.

What are the steps involved in solving a two-step equation?

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