S1 Two-Step Equations Final

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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 undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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Solve for x: 2x + 4 = 12

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x = 4

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Solve for y: 3y - 5 = 16

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y = 7

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x - 3 = 12?

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Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve for z: 4z + 8 = 24

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z = 4

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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Solve for a: 6a - 2 = 16

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a = 3

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What is the solution to the equation 7x + 2 = 23?

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x = 3

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Solve for b: 9b - 18 = 0

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b = 2