2 Step Equations

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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 solve for the unknown variable.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step is usually to undo the addition or subtraction to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step in solving a two-step equation?

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The second step is to undo the multiplication or division to find the value of the variable.

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that tells you the sequence to follow when solving math problems: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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Calculate: (2 + 4) x 5

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30

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Calculate: (2 X 3) + 4

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10

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Calculate: (5 X 4) ÷ 2

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10

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Calculate: 4 X (5 + 5)

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40

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Calculate: 4 + (3 X 3)

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