two step equations and inequalities

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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 does the symbol '>' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '≤' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≤' means 'less than or equal to'.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to'.

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How do you represent the solution of an inequality on a number line?

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You use an open dot for '<' or '>', and a closed dot for '≤' or '≥'.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 2x = 8?

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Divide both sides by 2 to get x = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

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x = -5.

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True or False: In the equation 4y - 9 = -36, y = -4 is the correct solution.

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False.