Solve One and Two Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

Front

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

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w = 2

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Solve for a: 19 + a = -50

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a = -69

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

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Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 6 = 14

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x = 4

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Solve for x: x - 8 = -5

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x = 3

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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.