Solving Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 12x + 4x = 64?

Back

Combine Like Terms.

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What is the process to solve a simple two-step equation?

Back

Undo the Addition/Subtraction first, then undo the Multiplication/Division.

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Solve the equation: 5x + 3 = 28.

Back

x = 5.

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If m represents the cost of one bag of maple granola, what represents the cost of one bag of apple granola?

Back

m - 2.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

Back

To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

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When solving 2x + 5 = 15, what is the first step?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.