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How Do You Solve a Multi-Step Equation by Simplifying Before Solving?

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So you have the same variable more than once on the same side? No problem. Just simplify before trying to solve. That means, combine the like terms. Watch as the teacher shows you how to do that.

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Concepts
combining like terms, simplifying expressions, distributive property, mathematical properties, division property of equality, variables
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Additional Tags
distributive property, variable, combine like terms, multi-step, division property of equality, subtraction property of equality, math
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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:04
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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