Two 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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to get 3x = 6.

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Solve for x: 2x - 5 = 9

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x = 7.

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What is the solution to the equation: 5m - 2 = 13?

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m = 3.

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve for y: -2y = 20

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y = -10.

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What does it mean to perform inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.