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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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 how they are applied.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for m: 13 = 5m - 2

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m = 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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True or False: In the equation 4y - 9 = -36, y = -4 is a solution.

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False

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the second step to solve the equation 5m - 2 = 13?

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Add 2 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for a: 2a + 4 = 0

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a = -2

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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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