Solving One and Two Step Equations

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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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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to solve, typically involving addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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Solve the equation: m - (-3) = 11

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m = 8

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Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

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x = 5

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Solve the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

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x = 5

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Solve the equation: -7(z - 6) = -70

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z = 16

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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 principle of balancing equations?

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The principle of balancing equations states that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means rearranging the 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 solution to an equation?

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The solution to an equation is the value of the variable that makes the equation true.