Translating & 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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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What does 'quotient' mean in mathematics?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What does 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 2x + 7 = 23?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation: x/9 + 10 = 7?

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x = -27.

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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 does 'increased by' indicate in an equation?

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'Increased by' indicates that you should add a number to the variable.

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What does 'subtracted from' indicate in an equation?

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'Subtracted from' indicates that you should subtract a number from the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3x - 8 = -2?

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x = 2.

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