Solving 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 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 inverse operations in the reverse order of operations used in the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23 after subtracting 5?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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n = -5.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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How do you solve for w in the equation -6w + 1 = -11?

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First, subtract 1 from both sides, then divide by -6.