One-Step and Two-Step Equations Flashcard

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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 isolate the variable and solve for it.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides of the equation.

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How do you solve the equation 9x = 153?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 9.

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What equation represents the statement '400 reduced by twice my age is 260'?

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The equation is 400 - 2a = 260, where 'a' represents age.

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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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The equation 2x = 10 has x = 5 as the solution.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides of the equation.

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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.