One- and Two-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in a single operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division).

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 36 = -10 + 2n?

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Add 10 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation 765 = p - 254?

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p = 1019.

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What operation would you perform to both sides of the equation 2n = 36 to solve for n?

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Divide both sides by 2.