One and Two-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step, typically by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing both sides by the same number.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving a combination of addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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x = 18

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m = 4

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What is the goal of solving equations?

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The goal of solving equations is to find out what the variable (the letter) represents.

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x = 7

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x = 3

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

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself, making it easier to solve.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.