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 5x + 3 = 28?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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What does the 'Cover-Up' method involve?

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The 'Cover-Up' method involves covering up a term in the equation to simplify the solving process.

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What is the reciprocal of a number?

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The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number.

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How do you eliminate a fraction in an equation?

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You multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator of the fraction.

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What is the solution to the equation (x-11)/8 = 13?

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x = 13 * 8 + 11, which simplifies to x = 107.

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What does it mean to 'get rid' of a term in an equation?

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It means to perform an operation that cancels out that term, allowing you to isolate the variable.

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In the equation 12x + 4x = 64, how do you combine like terms?

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You add the coefficients of the like terms: 12x + 4x = 16x.

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What is the cost expression for 5 bags of apple granola if maple granola costs $2 more?

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5(m - 2), where m is the cost of one bag of maple granola.