Solving 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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 6 = -9?

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Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you represent 'two times a number plus five equals 15' as an equation?

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2x + 5 = 15.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 4 = 10?

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x = 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What operation do you perform first when solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step in solving the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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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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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 6 = -9?

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x = -5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, helping to isolate it.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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