Solving 2-Step Equations

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-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 2-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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Solve: 7y - 4 = -11

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y = -1

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4(2x + 3) = 28?

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Distribute the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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Solve: 4(2x + 3) = 28

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x = 2

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in algebra?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

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Solve: 4(a + 3) = -32

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a = -11

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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Solve: 3x - 7 = 32

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x = 13

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.