One and Two 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 by performing the same operation on both sides 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, typically involving addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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Solve for x: x + 12 = -20

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x = -32

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Solve for x: x - 8 = -5

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x = 3

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Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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Solve for x: (2/3)x - 4 = -10

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x = -9

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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 does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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

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x = 5

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What is the solution to the equation 4x - 8 = 0?

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x = 2