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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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Translate to an equation: 'The sum of a number and 10 is 25.'

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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How do you check if your solution is correct?

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