Solving Two-Step Equations

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What is the inverse of addition?

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Subtraction

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-1

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To solve equations I use:

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Inverse Operations

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5

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Divide both sides by -2

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve.

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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5

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What operation is used to eliminate a constant term?

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Subtraction