MBY 2-step Equations and Inequalities

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in two steps, typically involving one operation to isolate the variable and another to solve for it.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x - 8 = 32?

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Add 8 to both sides of the equation.

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What do you do 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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What does a closed circle on a graph indicate for an inequality?

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It indicates that the value is included in the solution set, used for inequalities like ≥ or ≤.

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What does an open circle on a graph indicate for an inequality?

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It indicates that the value is not included in the solution set, used for inequalities like > or <.

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g = 8.

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x = 5.

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What is the solution set for the inequality x < 6?

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The solution set includes all numbers less than 6.

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What operation is performed to both sides of the equation 5x = 40 to solve for x?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To isolate the variable and find its value.