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 an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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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 start isolating the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 3(3x - 6) = 18?

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The solution is x = 4.

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How do you solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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First, subtract 5 from both sides, then divide by 3 to find c.

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What is the combined like terms in the equation 2x + 3x + 4 = 44?

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The combined like terms are 5x.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3x + 4 = 44?

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The solution is x = 8.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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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 an equation?

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