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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What is the first step in solving the equation 2n + 10 = -2?

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The first step is to subtract 10 from both sides of the equation.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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If you have the equation -6w + 1 = -11, what is the first step to solve for w?

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The first step is to subtract 1 from both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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To solve for a variable means to find the value of that variable that makes the equation true.

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In the equation 2t - 2 = -4, what is the first operation you should perform to solve for t?

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The first operation is to add 2 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2n + 10 = -2?

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The solution is n = -6.

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What is the solution to the equation -6w + 1 = -11?

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The solution is w = 2.