Flashcard One-Step/Two-Step Equations

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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: 9x = 153?

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Divide both sides by 9.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x = 10?

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x = 5.

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How do you solve the equation: x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides to isolate x.

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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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What is the equation represented by: '400 reduced by twice my age is 260'?

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400 - 2a = 260.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3x + 5 = 20?

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x = 5.