Two Step Equations with Parentheses Flashcard

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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 does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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Distributing means multiplying a term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Solve the equation: 3(2x - 7) = 15

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6x - 21 = 15

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2(4x + 3) = 26?

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First, distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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Solve the equation: 2(4x + 3) = 26

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x = 2

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve the equation: 3(x + 4) = 27

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x = 5

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What is the value of x in the equation 4x + 7 = 31?

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x = 6

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 8 = 33?

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x = 5