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.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 13 = 5m - 2?

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Add 2 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation -5z + 5 = -30?

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z = 7.

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What is the purpose of adding or subtracting a constant in a two-step equation?

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To eliminate the constant term from one side of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides of the equation.

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How do you check your solution for a two-step equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify if both sides are equal.

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What does it mean to divide both sides of an equation by a number?

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It means to perform the same operation on both sides to maintain equality.

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What is the solution to the equation -2y = 20?

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y = -10.

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What is the first operation to perform when solving the equation 13 = 5m - 2?

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Add 2 to both sides.