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.

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x = 8

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Solve for k: 7k - 14 = 42

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k = 8

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

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Subtract 10 from both sides.

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Solve for m: 13 = 5m - 2

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m = 3

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

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Isolating the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for d: 2d + 7 = 9

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d = 1

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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x = 7