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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Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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x = 9.

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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t = 5.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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How do 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.

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Subtract 3 from both sides.