Solve two step equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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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, eliminate the constant term, then divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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y = 4

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t = 5

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z = 7

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x = 1

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u = 12

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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. For example, addition and subtraction are inverse operations.