2-Step Equations

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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Solve: 8 - 2x = 30

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x = -11

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What does it mean for two terms to be 'like terms'?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Are -14f² and 2f² like terms?

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True

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Solve: -2w + 10 = 56

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w = -23

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What is the first step in solving a 2-step equation?

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The first step is usually to isolate the variable term by performing the inverse operation.

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Solve: -5x = 25

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x = -5

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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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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11

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x = 4

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.