Two-Step Equations/Vocabulary

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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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solving the equation 6x + 2 = 20?

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you solve the equation 6x + 5 = 35?

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1. Subtract 5 from both sides. 2. Divide both sides by 6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Which equation represents: A number is added to 3, then 5 is subtracted, and the answer is 10?

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x + 3 - 5 = 10.

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Which equation represents: A number is multiplied by 6, then 5 is subtracted, and the answer is 15?

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6x - 5 = 15.

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What does the term 'increase' mean in mathematics?

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To become greater in value.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5