Period 6/7 Translating & Solving Two-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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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What does 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What does 'difference' mean in mathematics?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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What does 'increased by' indicate in an equation?

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'Increased by' indicates that a number is being added to another number.

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What does 'decreased by' indicate in an equation?

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'Decreased by' indicates that a number is being subtracted from another number.

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How do you translate the phrase 'five less than a number' into an equation?

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It translates to 'x - 5' where x is the number.

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How do you translate the phrase 'twice a number' into an equation?

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It translates to '2x' where x is the number.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x + 7 = 23?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3x - 8 = -1?

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x = 3.