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 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 5x - 1 = 19?

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Add 1 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 5x - 1 = 19 after adding 1?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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If 5b - 6 = 24, what is the first step to solve for b?

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Add 6 to both sides of the equation.

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What do you do after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 13 = 5m - 2?

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The solution is m = 3.

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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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How can 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 purpose of solving two-step equations?

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The purpose is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.