Self Assessment 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. It typically involves isolating the variable on one side of the equation.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of operations. First, eliminate any constant added or subtracted from the variable, then eliminate any coefficient multiplied or divided with the variable.

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Solve for d: 2d + 7 = 9

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d = 1

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Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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x = 15

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Solve for w: -6w + 1 = -11

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w = 2

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x - 3 = 9?

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Add 3 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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Solve for a: a + 4 = -2

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a = -6

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.