Solving One and Two Step Equations

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

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Addition

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What operation would you use to isolate 'x' in the equation 2x = 10?

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Division

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

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Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5.

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How should you show your work to isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to each side.

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What is the solution to the equation m - (-3) = 11?

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8

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as x + 5 = 10.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve, such as 2x + 3 = 11.

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if it holds true.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 9 = 18?

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Subtract 9 from both sides.