Steps to Solving One and Two Step Equations

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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division

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What is the solution to x + 4 = 10?

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6

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to x - 4 = 10?

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14

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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multiplication

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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When solving a two-step equation, which operations do you undo in the second step?

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multiplication and division

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as x + 5 = 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve, such as 2x + 3 = 11.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation?

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To perform the inverse operation that reverses the effect of the original operation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7