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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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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

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You perform inverse operations in reverse order.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 14 = 34?

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Add 14 to both sides.

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Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 20.

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x = 5.

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Solve for p: -8p + 3 = -29.

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p = 4.

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m = 10.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/4 - 2 = 3?

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Add 2 to both sides.