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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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x + 3 = 28?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What do you do after isolating the term with the variable in a two-step equation?

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You divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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How do you combine like terms in the equation 12x + 4x = 64?

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Add the coefficients of x: 12x + 4x = 16x.

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What does it mean to 'get rid' of a fraction in an equation?

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It means to eliminate the fraction by multiplying both sides of the equation by the denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

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If m represents the cost of one bag of maple granola, how do you express the cost of 5 bags of apple granola?

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5(m - 2), where m - 2 is the cost of one bag of apple granola.

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What is the 'Cover-Up' method in solving equations?

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The 'Cover-Up' method involves covering up a term to simplify the equation and solve for the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 3 = 28?

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x = 5.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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