Solving 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 the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they appear in the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -4 = 2t - 2?

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Add 2 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 2k + 12 = -4?

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The solution is k = -8.

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What operation would you perform first to solve the equation 9 = 2s + 1?

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Subtract 1 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the final step to solve the equation 4c - 6 = 2?

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Add 6 to both sides and then divide by 4.

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What does it mean to perform the inverse operation?

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An inverse operation reverses the effect of the original operation, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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How can you check your solution for a two-step equation?

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

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What is the solution to the equation -5 = 3m - 14?

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The solution is m = 3.

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What is the purpose of solving two-step equations?

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The purpose is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.