Solving Two-Step Equations

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What is the first rule of equation solving?

Back

Undo what has been done to the variable.

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What is the inverse of division?

Back

Multiplication.

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What is the inverse of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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5.

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Back

Divide both sides by 5.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

Back

To keep both sides equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

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7.

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Back

Divide both sides by 2.

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6.

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Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.