Two-Step Equations

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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 isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 62 = 123?

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x = 185.

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In the equation b + 6 = 5, what is the first step to solve for b?

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Subtract 6 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation b + 6 = 5?

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b = -1.

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What does it mean to perform inverse operations?

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

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How do you solve the equation (y/3) - 5 = 2?

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First, add 5 to both sides, then multiply both sides by 3 to isolate y.

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What is the solution to the equation (y/3) - 5 = 2?

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y = 21.

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What is the solution to the equation 5a + 6 = 24?

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a = -6.