Two Step Equations GRADE

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

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations used to combine the variable with other terms.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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The first step is to add 6 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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The second step is to divide both sides by 5.

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How do you check your solution for a two-step equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 7k - 14 = 42?

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The solution is k = 8.

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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 does it mean to perform inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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What is the purpose of adding or subtracting a constant in a two-step equation?

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Adding or subtracting a constant helps to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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What is the purpose of multiplying or dividing by a coefficient in a two-step equation?

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Multiplying or dividing by a coefficient helps to solve for the variable after it has been isolated.