One and Two-Step Equations Flashcard

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Divide both sides by -4 to isolate n.

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h = 3.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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b = 40.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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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 solve.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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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.

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x = 7.