Solving One and Two Step Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation h + 1.6 = 11?

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Subtract 1.6 from both sides to isolate h.

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What is the solution to the equation h + 1.6 = 11?

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h = 9.4.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What is the inverse operation for the equation -8p = 24?

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Divide both sides by -8.

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Write the equation to represent Sally's candy bar purchase if she bought three candy bars for $18.00.

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3c = 18, where c is the cost of one candy bar.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation 9 + g = 12?

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g = 3.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.