Two Step Equations

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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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Solve: x/4 + 2 = 42

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x = 160

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Solve: 2x + 10 = 16

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x = 3

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Solve: -3x - 12 = 15

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x = -9

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Solve: x/4 + 11 = 20

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x = 36

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Solve: x/12 - 8 = -4

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x = 48

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/4 + 2 = 42?

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to 'combine like terms' in an equation?

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It means to simplify the equation by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.