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 -3x + 5 = -13?

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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 -3x + 5 = -13 after isolating the variable?

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Divide both sides by -3 to solve for x.

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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 check your solution for a two-step equation?

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

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What is the solution to the equation 4y + 1 = 13?

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y = 3.

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What is the purpose of simplifying an equation before solving it?

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Simplifying an equation makes it easier to isolate the variable and find the solution.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

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x = 2.

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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.