Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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x = 9

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Subtract 11 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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x = 6

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

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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x = 25

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After adding 7 to both sides, multiply both sides by 3 to solve for x.

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x = 78

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

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, allowing us to isolate it and find its value.

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What is an example of an inverse operation for addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.