Solving Two-Step Equations Integers

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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 operations.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4a - 7 = 33?

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Add 7 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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To solve for x means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 4 = 10?

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x = 3

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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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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 33 = 4a - 7?

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a = 10