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. It typically involves isolating the variable on one side of the equation.

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

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Isolating the variable allows us to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation in solving equations?

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To 'undo' an operation means to perform the opposite operation to isolate the variable. For example, if the equation has addition, you would subtract.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.