Solving One and Two Step Equations

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What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

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To find the value of the variable.

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

Back

Addition.

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How do you combine like terms in the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

Back

Combine -3 and 4x with 2x to get 5x.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/5 - 4 = 1?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution for x in the equation x/5 - 4 = 1?

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x = 25.

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In the equation 4p = 20, what operation is used to isolate p?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.

Front

What is the solution for p in the equation 4p = 20?

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p = 5.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

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

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To undo operations and isolate the variable.

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What is an example of a two-step equation?

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2x + 3 = 11.