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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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 5 = 20?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to move terms away from the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 10 - 6v = -104?

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The solution is v = 19.

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What is the solution to the equation -9x - 13 = -103?

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The solution is x = 10.

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What is the solution to the equation -6 + x/4 = -5?

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The solution is x = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation -3m = -18?

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The solution is m = 6.

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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 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.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20 after adding 5?

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Divide both sides by 3.