ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA #3
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Chapter 3
Lesson 3.02 Solving Multi-step Equations
Reading Assignment: Study pages 126 – 129
Written Assignment:
There are five steps to solve Multi-Step equations, Match them in their proper order.
Step 1
Undo multiplication or division
Step 2
Clear the equation of fractions or decimals
Step 3
Uses the Distributive property to undo parenthesis
Step 4
Undo addition and subtraction
Step 5
Combine like terms on each side of the equation
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i was thinking step 3,5,2,1,4 but it said i was wrong
I am thinking
2
3
1
4
5
that wasn't it i'm so confused
To solve multi-step equations, you need to follow a specific order of operations. Here are the five steps in their proper order:
Step 1: Undo multiplication or division
In this step, you'll reverse the effect of any multiplication or division operations that are being done to the variable(s). To do this, you'll multiply or divide both sides of the equation by the same value.
Step 2: Clear the equation of fractions or decimals
If there are any fractions or decimals in the equation, you'll want to clear them to simplify the equation. To do this, you'll multiply both sides of the equation by the least common multiple (LCM) of all the denominators.
Step 3: Use the Distributive property to undo parentheses
If there are parentheses in the equation, you'll want to distribute any terms inside the parentheses. This step helps you simplify the equation further.
Step 4: Undo addition and subtraction
In this step, you'll reverse the effect of any addition or subtraction operations that are being done to the variable(s). To do this, you'll add or subtract the same value from both sides of the equation.
Step 5: Combine like terms on each side of the equation
This step involves combining like terms on each side of the equation to simplify it further. Like terms have the same variables raised to the same exponents, so you can add or subtract them accordingly.
By following these five steps in their proper order, you'll be able to solve multi-step equations effectively.