Solving 2 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 isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 5 = 15?

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The first step is to subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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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 solution to the equation x - 62 = 123?

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The solution is x = 185.

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What does it mean to 'show your work' when solving equations?

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'Showing your work' means to clearly write out each step taken to solve the equation, demonstrating the process used to arrive at the solution.

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What is the second step in solving the equation -3x + 5 = -16?

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The second step is to divide both sides by -3 after isolating the term with x.

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What is the solution to the equation 765 = p - 254?

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The solution is p = 1019.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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The purpose of using inverse operations is to undo the operations applied to the variable, allowing you to isolate it and find its value.

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How do you check your solution after solving an equation?

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To check your solution, substitute the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.