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 first step to solve the equation -3x - 12 = 15?

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Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -3x = 27?

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Divide both sides by -3.

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

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Isolating the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve: 2x + 10 = 16

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x = 3

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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: x/12 - 8 = -4

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x = 48

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x - 8 = -40?

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Add 8 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve: -9x - 12 = 33

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x = -5

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What is the solution to a two-step equation?

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The solution is the value of the variable that makes the equation true.