Review: One/Two Step Equations and Distribute/Combine Like Terms

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation requires two operations to isolate the variable and solve for it.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by each term inside a parenthesis.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for x: 3x = 15

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x = 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for x: 2x - 4 = 10

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x = 7

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for x: 5x + 3 = 18

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x = 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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

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Add 8 to both sides.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7