MBY 2-step Equations and Inequalities

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What is a two-step equation?

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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 divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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What does the inequality symbol '≥' mean?

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'≥' means 'greater than or equal to'. It indicates that the value can be either greater than or exactly equal to the number.

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The first step is to add 6 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term.

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What does it mean to 'add 8 to both sides' of an equation?

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Adding 8 to both sides maintains the equality of the equation, allowing you to isolate the variable.

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