Solving 2 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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Subtract 3 from each side to isolate the term with the variable.

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x = 5.

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What does it mean to 'check your answer' after solving an equation?

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It means to substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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x = 4.

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x = 3.

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What is the purpose of using a model to solve equations?

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A model helps visualize the problem and understand the relationship between numbers.

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x = -5.