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. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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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. First, eliminate any constant added or subtracted from the variable, then divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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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.