Solving One- and Two-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve, typically involving both addition/subtraction and multiplication/division.

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w = 12

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s = 34

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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Multiply both sides by 4, then add 7 to both sides.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.