One & Two Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step, typically by performing an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving two inverse operations to isolate the variable.

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How do you solve the equation -6p = 6?

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To solve -6p = 6, divide both sides by -6, resulting in p = -1.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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The first step is to subtract 5 from both sides, resulting in 3c = 18.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 11 = 18 + 7f?

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Subtract 18 from both sides to get -7 = 7f, then divide by 7 to find f = -1.

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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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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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The solution is c = 6.

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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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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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