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 one inverse operation 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 steps to solve, usually involving two inverse operations to isolate the variable.

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

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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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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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.