One and Two Step Equations

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What is the objective when solving an equation?

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Isolate the variable.

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Multiply both sides by 4, then add 7 to both sides.

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x = -13.

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s = 34.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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What is a one-step equation?

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What is a two-step equation?

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Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 4.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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Add 4 to both sides to get x = 14.