Solving Two-Step Equations Integers

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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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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 10?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 8?

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x = 4.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 3x - 6 = 9?

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Add 6 to both sides, then divide by 3.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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To find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

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x = 4.

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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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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 is the solution to the equation -9r + 12 = -24?

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r = 4.