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 the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

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Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2d + 7 = 9?

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d = 1.

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How do you check if your solution to a two-step equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation x/1 + 3 = 33?

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x = 30.

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What operation would you perform first to solve the equation w + 2 = 8?

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

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x = 3.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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To find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.