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What is a two-step equation?

Back

A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3n + 4 = 7?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

Back

x = 4.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

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To find the value of the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What operation would you perform first in the equation 3x - 5 = 20?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

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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 solution to the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

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x = 2.

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How can you check your solution to a two-step equation?

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