One and 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 step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving a combination of operations.

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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 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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x = 4.

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x = 5.

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Divide both sides by 4.

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u = 3.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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To substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify it is correct.