Two Step Equations and Combining Like Terms

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A number with no variable attached is called a _____

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constant

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Solve for t: -4 = 2t - 2

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t = -1

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Simplify by combining like terms: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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2a + 2b + 4

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Combine like terms: 3x + 2x + 3y - 7y

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5x - 4y

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Solve for d: 5d - 6 = 9

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d = 3

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step is to isolate the variable term by performing the inverse operation on the constant term.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4