Solving 2 Step Equations

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What is the FIRST step in solving a two step equation?

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Add or subtract.

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x = 22

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x = -9

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x = 1

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x = -15

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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

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To find the value of the variable.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.