One-Step and Two-Step Equations Flashcard

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 4.

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What does it mean to 'reduce' an equation?

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To simplify the equation by performing operations that make it easier to solve.

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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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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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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.