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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x = 2

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x = 3

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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x = -20

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

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Isolating 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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x = 2

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Subtract 4 from both sides after isolating the term with x.

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m = 1

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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.