Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations used in the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

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Subtract 6 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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What is the next step after isolating the variable term in the equation 4x = 80?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 4 to solve for x.

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How do you write an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved, assign variables, and translate the relationships into an algebraic equation.

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In the equation 11 - 3x = 44, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Subtract 11 from both sides to simplify the equation.

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What operation would you perform first in the equation 4x + 30 = 110?

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Subtract 30 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

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The solution is x = 4.

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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.