Solving 2-Step Equations

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11

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x = 4

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What are inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are pairs of operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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Solve for p: 6p - 5 = 13

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p = 3

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What is the first step in solving the equation 9 + 3x = 10?

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Subtract 9 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 2

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x = 3

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for x: 5x + 2 = 17

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x = 3

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What is the purpose of using properties of equality in solving equations?

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Properties of equality allow us to perform the same operation on both sides of an equation to maintain equality.

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Solve for x: 4x - 8 = 0

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x = 2