Two-Step Equation

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

An algebra equation that takes two steps to find the final solution.

Front

In the equation 7x + 3 = 38, what is the inverse operation for moving the positive 3 to the right hand side?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation \(\frac{2}{5}h + 6 = 8\)?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.

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After moving the positive 3 to the right hand side in the equation 7x + 3 = 38, what is the new equation?

Back

7x = 35.

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What is the value of t in the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

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5.

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What does the term 'inverse operation' mean in algebra?

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An operation that reverses the effect of another operation.

Front

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

Back

Perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations.

Front

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

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To move terms from one side of the equation to the other.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

Back

x = 2.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation.