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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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step is to add or subtract to isolate the variable term.

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x = 2

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x = -5

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What does it mean to check your answer in an equation?

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Checking your answer means substituting the solution back into the original equation to verify it satisfies the equation.

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What is the purpose of using algebra tiles?

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Algebra tiles are a visual tool used to represent and solve algebraic equations.

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x = 4

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x = 2.

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.