Two-Step Equation Test Review

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What is a two-step equation?

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order. First, eliminate the constant term, then divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: -(n - 8) = -2?

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What does it mean to 'combine like terms' in an equation?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Write an equation for the following situation: 331 students went on a field trip, with 6 buses filled and 7 students traveling in cars.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in equations?

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Parentheses indicate that the operations inside them should be performed first, following the order of operations.

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How do you check your solution for a two-step equation?

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