Two Step Equations with Fractions & Decimals

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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 the inverse operations in reverse order: first eliminate the constant term, then the coefficient.

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Subtract 14 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What does it mean to have a fraction in an equation?

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Having a fraction means that the variable is multiplied or divided by a number, which may require finding a common denominator or multiplying both sides by that number to eliminate the fraction.

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What is the purpose of using decimals in equations?

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Decimals allow for more precise calculations and can represent values that are not whole numbers.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.