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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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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x = 4

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n = -5

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation in solving equations?

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'Undoing' an operation means performing the opposite operation to isolate the variable.

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a = 6

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x = 2

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.