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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. Typically, it involves isolating the variable by performing an inverse operation twice.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable in a two-step equation, you perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations. First, eliminate any constant added or subtracted from the variable, then eliminate any coefficient multiplied or divided with the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4y + 11 = 23?

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The first step is to subtract 11 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable: 4y = 23 - 11.

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What is the solution to the equation 65 = 8x + 25?

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To solve for x, first subtract 25 from both sides to get 40 = 8x, then divide both sides by 8 to find x = 5.

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How do you check the solution of a two-step equation?

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To check the solution, substitute the value of the variable back into the original equation and verify that both sides of the equation are equal.

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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 solve the equation 54 = (7/5)x + 5?

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First, subtract 5 from both sides to get 49 = (7/5)x. Then, multiply both sides by the reciprocal of (7/5), which is (5/7), to find x = 35.

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What does it mean to have a variable on one side of the equation?

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Having a variable on one side of the equation means that the equation is set up to solve for that variable, allowing you to find its value.

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What is the solution to the equation (x/3) - 7 = 1?

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To solve for x, first add 7 to both sides to get (x/3) = 8. Then, multiply both sides by 3 to find x = 24.

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