FA2-4 AC: Modeling Two-Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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Add 6 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Divide both sides by 5 to find the value of b.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What does it mean to perform inverse operations?

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

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Add 8 to both sides.

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.