2-Step Equations

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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Solve for c: 23 = 5 + 3c

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c = 6

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Solve for y: 24 = -6y + 12

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y = -2

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 4 = 12?

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Subtract 4 from each side.

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k = 48

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

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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Solve for x: 5x - 10 = 0

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x = 2

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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Solve for y: 3y + 9 = 0

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y = -3