Solving One and Two Step Equations

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The solution to the equation makes the equation ______.

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true

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Solve the equation: x - 5.5 = 10.5

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x = 16

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In the equation 4y - 9 = -36, is the solution y = -4 correct?

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False

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p? 765 = p - 254

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addition

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x - 62 = 123. How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?

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Add 62 to each side.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 4 = 19?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2p = 10?

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p = 5

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

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To undo operations and isolate the variable.