Solving Two-Step Equations 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 is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 14 = 34?

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Add 14 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 14 = 34?

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x = 24.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 8 = 4v + 12?

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Subtract 12 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 8 = 4v + 12?

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v = -1.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 10x + 18 = 28?

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Subtract 18 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 10x + 18 = 28?

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x = 1.

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What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.