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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x = 78

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x = 9

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What are inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are pairs of operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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Solve the equation: 33 = 4a - 7

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a = 10

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Add 18 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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x = 15

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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

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The purpose is to 'undo' the operations applied to the variable, allowing us to solve for it.

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x = 5