Solving one and two step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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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 isolate the variable.

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Solve for b: b - 14 = 62

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b = 76

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Solve for w: 17 - w = -13

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w = 30

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Solve for x: 2x = 5

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Solve for x: 17 = 3x + 2

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x = 5

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True or False: In the expression 5x + 6, x is a constant.

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False

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4