Solving one and two step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step, typically by performing an inverse operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to isolate the variable.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable. It usually involves first eliminating a constant and then performing a multiplication or division.

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x = 5

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y = 8

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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a = 3

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b = 12

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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x = 3