Two Step Equations Easy Practice

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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 isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2p - 254 = 900?

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The first step is to add 254 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

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You isolate the variable by adding 62 to both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2p - 254 = 900?

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The solution is p = 527.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

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You would first subtract 8 from both sides.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 4x + 8 = 24 after subtracting 8?

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The second step is to divide both sides by 4.

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What is the value of x in the equation x + 15 = 30?

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The value of x is 15.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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The purpose is to undo the operations applied to the variable and isolate it.