Multi-Step Equations
Topics Covered General Procedure for Solving a Linear Equation Example Problems
General Procedure for Solving Two-Step Equations Step 1: Use the addition or subtraction property of equality to collect the variables on one side of the equal sign and constants on the other side. Step 2: Use the multiplication or division property of equality to make the coefficient of the variable equal to 1. Examples:
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Steps to Solve a Linear Equation Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation by clearing parentheses and combining like terms if necessary. Step 2: Use the addition or subtraction property of equality to collect the variable terms on one side of the equation and constants on the other side of the equation. Step 3: Use the multiplication or division property of equality to make the coefficient of the variable term equal to 1. Step 4: Check the answer in the original equation.
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