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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 first step to solve the equation -6w + 1 = -11?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -6w + 1 = -11 after isolating the variable term?

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Divide both sides by -6 to solve for w.

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Solve for w: -6w + 1 = -11

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w = 2

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

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction, then subtract 9 from both sides.

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x = 15

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

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, helping to isolate it.

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Solve for a: 2a + 4 = 2

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a = -1

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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