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.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve for n: 2n + 10 = -2.

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n = -6.

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Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23.

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c = 6.

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Solve for x: 9 + 3x = 10.

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x = rac{1}{3}.

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Solve for w: -6w + 1 = -11.

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w = 2.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.