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 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 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 13 = 5m - 2?

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Add 2 to both sides to get 15 = 5m.

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What is the solution to the equation -3x - 12 = 15?

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The solution is x = -9.

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What operation should be performed first when solving 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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How do you solve the equation 0 = 8z + 8?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to get -8 = 8z, then divide by 8.

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What is the value of z in the equation 0 = 8z + 8?

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z = -1.

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How do you solve for n in the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to get 6n = -30, then divide by 6.

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What is the solution for n in the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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n = -5.

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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.