Solving One and Two Step Equations

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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What is the objective when solving an equation?

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Isolate the variable.

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n=6.

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r=72.

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What equation represents the situation: Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games?

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v + 4 = 10.

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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 on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.