Solving 2 Step Equations

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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 in solving the equation 4x + 1 = 5?

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Subtract 1 from each side.

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After subtracting 1 from both sides of 4x + 1 = 5, what is the next step?

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Divide both sides by 4.

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Solve for x: 3x - 2 = 4. What is x?

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x = 2.

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

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

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 2 = 44?

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x = 14.

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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 purpose of using algebra tiles in solving equations?

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Algebra tiles help visualize and solve equations by representing variables and constants.

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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.