One and Two Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

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?

Back

A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable.

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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Solve for x: 2x = 10

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x = 5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

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Solve for c: 3c - 4 = 11

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c = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 8 = -5?

Back

Add 8 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: 4x + 1 = 17

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x = 4

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What is the solution to the equation 5x = 45?

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x = 9

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How do you check if your solution is correct?

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