1. Multi-Step Equations
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2. These equations require more than two steps to solve
Multi-Step Equations
These equations require more than two steps to solve

3. 5 Steps to Solving Multi-Step Equations
1. Clear the equation of fractions and decimals
2. Use the Distributive Property to remove parentheses on each side
3. Combine like terms on each side
4. Undo addition or subtraction
5. Undo multiplication or division

4. Solving an Equation That Contains Fractions
Rewrite the equation with fractions as coefficients

5. Solving an Equation That Contains Fractions
Rewrite the fractions with common denominators

6. Solving an Equation That Contains Fractions
Combine like terms

7. Solving an Equation That Contains Fractions
Multiply by the reciprocal

8. Solving an Equation That Contains Decimals
Multiply each side by a power of ten based on the number of decimal places

9. Solving an Equation That Contains Decimals
Subtract 875 from each side
Simplify

10. Solving an Equation That Contains Decimals
Divide each side by 50
Simplify

11. Combine Like Terms
X = 8

12. Combine Like Terms
Z = 4

13. Solve an Equation With Grouping Symbols
X = -1