Solving two step equations

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Using the 'opposite operation' to 'undo' and isolate the variable when solving an equation is more commonly called...

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Inverse operations

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7

Front

Solve for f: 3f - 12 = -3

Back

f = 3

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Solve for x: x - 8 = -5

Back

x = 3

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Solve for a: 15 = 2a + 7

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a = 4

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in equations?

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To isolate the variable and solve for it.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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If you have the equation 4x + 10 = 30, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 5 = 13?

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x = 4

Front

In the equation 6y - 3 = 15, what do you do first to solve for y?

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Add 3 to both sides.