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

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Write an equation for the following scenario: Aliyah had $24 to spend on seven pencils. After buying them she had $10. How much did each pencil cost?

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7x + 10 = 24

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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To solve for x means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation: 4x + 22 = -34?

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x = -14

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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

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What is the solution to the equation: -30 - 5x = 120?

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x = -30

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What does 'subtracting from both sides' mean in solving equations?

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It means to take the same number away from both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

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What is the equation for '13 less than the product of a number and 6 is 5'?

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N x 6 - 13 = 5