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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Solve for w: 4w - 9 = -9

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w = 0

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Solve for t: -15 = -4t + 5

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t = 5

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Solve for x: -2 = 2 + \frac{x}{4}

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x = -16

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Solve for z: \frac{z}{2} + 5 = 3

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z = -4

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Solve for a: -12a + 4 = 100

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a = -8

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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step is to isolate the term with the variable by performing the inverse operation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.