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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides.

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Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

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x = 4

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What is the solution to the equation 3(x + 2) = 15?

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x = 3

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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 operation would you use to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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If 2x = 10, what is x?

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x = 5

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.