2/2 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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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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Solve for k: 2k + 12 = -4.

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k = -8.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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a = -6.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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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.

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What is the solution for s in the equation 9 = 2s + 1?

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s = 4.

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.