Solving Multistep Equations
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Objective
I can solve multistep equations by combining like terms and using inverse operations.
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Key concepts
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When solving two-step equations, the main goal is to isolate the variable by itself.
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To undo operations and solve for the variable, we use inverse operations in the reverse order of operations.
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To keep an equation balanced, whatever operation you perform on one side of the equation, you must also perform on the other side.
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Practice
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Solve for x: 4x + 15 = 39
Solve for m: 72 = m / 6 - 10
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“Solve the equation 7m - 18 = 3. Show all steps.”
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