1 step & 2 step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step, typically by performing one operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to isolate the variable.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable, usually involving both addition or subtraction and multiplication or division.

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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Solve for x: 3x = 15

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x = 5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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Solve for x: -4x = 20

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x = -5

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Write an equation for: 50 more than twice a number is 100.

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2x + 50 = 100.

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What is the solution to the equation: x - 7 = -2?

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x = 5

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Solve for x: 5x + 10 = 35

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x = 5