7th 5-2 Solve 2 Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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

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Solve: 2x - 3 = 1

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x = 2

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

Back

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve: -3x + 5 = -16

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x = 7

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What do you do first when solving -3x + 5 = -16?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

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Identify the equation: 12w + 62 = 242

Back

This is a linear equation in one variable.

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Solve: 7 - 3y = 22

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y = -5

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What is the purpose of factoring in algebra?

Back

Factoring is used to simplify expressions and solve equations.

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Factor Completely: 16w + 80m

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16(w + 5m)

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What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.