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

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What do you do to solve the equation: 15 = m - 5?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate m.

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Write an equation for: You bought a $5 magazine and four erasers for a total of $25.

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Divide both sides by 0.4.

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x = 16.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to 'clear decimals' in an equation?

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It means to eliminate decimal points by multiplying or dividing by a power of 10.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.