Solving One- and Two-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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Solve for k: 23 = 3k + 5

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k = 6

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What is the first step to solve -3 = x + 5?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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Solve for n: 6n + 4 = -26

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n = -5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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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.

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Solve for x: 9 - 2x = 35

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x = -13

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.