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 x/3 + 5 = -1?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation -7x - 11 = 3?

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The solution is x = -2.

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How do you check if your solution to a two-step equation is correct?

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

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

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The solution is x = 3.

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What operation would you perform first to solve the equation -3x - 12 = 15?

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Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 + 11 = 20?

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The solution is x = 36.

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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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What is the importance of maintaining balance in an equation?

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Maintaining balance ensures that both sides of the equation remain equal after performing operations.