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Solving Multi-Step Equations

• Use the Distributive Property, if necessary, collect like terms, and simplify to simplify Multi-Step Equations. At every step in the process of solving an equation, the new equation must be equivalent.
• You can save time and work if you first examine the equation for terms that can be combined or simplified before using any further steps to isolate the variable.
• You can always check your work by substituting you solution to see if the equation is true.