One and Two Step Equations

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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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 for the variable.

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Divide both sides by 4.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Multiply both sides by 4, then add 7 to both sides to find x.

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r = 72.

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Subtract 3u from both sides.

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What does the term 'inverse operations' mean?

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Inverse operations are pairs of operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.