Solving 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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What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 3 = 28?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the purpose of the 'Cover-Up' method in solving equations?

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The 'Cover-Up' method helps to solve equations quickly by temporarily hiding parts of the equation to focus on isolating the variable.

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What do you do to both sides of the equation to eliminate a constant term?

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You perform the inverse operation, which is either addition or subtraction.

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In the equation 2x - 14 = 34, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Add 14 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step after isolating the term with the variable in a two-step equation?

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You divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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How do you eliminate a fraction in an equation?

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You multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator or the reciprocal.

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If m represents the cost of one bag of maple granola, how do you express the cost of one bag of apple granola?

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The cost of one bag of apple granola can be expressed as m - 2.

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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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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.