Solving two step equations

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Using the 'opposite operation' to 'undo' and isolate the variable when solving an equation is more commonly called...

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Inverse operations

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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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Solve the equation: x - 8 = -5

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3

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Solve the equation: 7k - 14 = 42

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8

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To isolate the variable and find its value.

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

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

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If you have the equation 2x + 5 = 15, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4

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In the equation 5x - 10 = 0, what operation would you perform first to solve for x?

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Add 10 to both sides.