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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Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the variable x.

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What are inverse operations?

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

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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Add 1 to both sides.

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x = 1.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To isolate the variable and find its value.

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