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 equation that can be solved in a single step, typically by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable, usually involving addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations on both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 15 = 2a + 7?

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a = 4.

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How do you solve the equation -5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by -5 to get x = -5.

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What are the steps to solve 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides, then divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6.

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What does it mean to perform the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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It means to apply the same mathematical operation to both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.