Two-Step Equations/Inequalities

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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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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.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find the range of values that make the inequality true.

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How do you solve the inequality 2x + 6 ≥ -8?

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Subtract 6 from both sides, then divide by 2 to isolate x.

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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 is the correct solution for the equation 4y - 9 = -36?

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y = -4 is incorrect; the correct solution is y = -3.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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x = 4.

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What is the process to solve the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

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Add 3 to both sides, then divide by 2 to find x.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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It means 'greater than or equal to'.