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 -4x + 1 = 21?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to get -4x = 20.

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What is the solution to the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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n = -5.

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How do you solve the equation 5x + 4 = -6?

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First, subtract 4 from both sides to get 5x = -10, then divide by 5 to find x = -2.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x/2 - 5 = 3?

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Add 5 to both sides to get x/2 = 8.

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What is the solution to the equation 2y + 17 = 55?

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First, subtract 17 from both sides to get 2y = 38, then divide by 2 to find y = 19.

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What does it mean to perform inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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What is the importance of checking your solution in a two-step equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.

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What is the general form of a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation typically has the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.