Solving Two Step Equations with Rational Numbers

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What is a two-step equation?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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y = 24

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x = 4

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z = 4

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p = 6

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

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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Performing the same operation on both sides maintains the equality of the equation.

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x = 7

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.