2 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/5 - 13 = 20?

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Add 13 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 5 = 4?

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The solution is x = -1/3.

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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 4p + 5 = 17?

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The solution is p = 3.

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What operation would you perform first to solve the equation x/3 + 10 = 15?

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Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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The solution is p = 3.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x' in an equation?

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To 'solve for x' means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the importance of inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations in order to isolate the variable.