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 isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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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, typically starting with addition or subtraction, followed by multiplication or division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

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The first step is to subtract 1 from both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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The solution is c = 6.

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What operation would you perform first to solve the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

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You would first subtract 6 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the value of x in the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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The value of x is 4.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

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The goal is to find the value of the variable.

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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.