One and Two Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable, typically involving addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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x = -13

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y = 22

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r = 72

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s = 34

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u = 3

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the principle of equality in equations?

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The principle of equality states that if you perform the same operation on both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.