One and Two Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in one step, typically by performing a single operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to isolate the variable.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving two operations to isolate the variable.

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Multiply both sides by 4, then add 7 to both sides.

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Divide both sides by 4.

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x = 1/3.

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Multiply both sides by 8 to find x = 16.

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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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s = 34.

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.