Two Step Equations - Whole Numbers

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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 the equation: 2s - 4 = 6. What is the value of s?

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s = 5.

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m = 5.

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h = 88.

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Solve the equation: 9k - 8 = 10. What is the value of k?

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k = 2.

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Solve the equation: 6p - 3 = 9. What is the value of p?

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p = 2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 5 = 14?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What does it mean to perform the inverse operation?

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An inverse operation reverses the effect of the original operation, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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If you have the equation 4y + 12 = 28, what is the first step to solve for y?

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Subtract 12 from both sides.