solving one and two step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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?

Back

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

Front

Solve the equation: -7b = 49

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b = -7

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Solve the equation: -5x = 25

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x = -5

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Solve the equation: x - 5.5 = 10.5

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x = 16

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Solve the equation: 3x - 7 = 32

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x = 13

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Solve the equation: 19 + a = -50

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a = -69

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What is the first step to solve the equation: x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate x.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x = 14?

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x = 7