M7 one step and two step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable, typically involving addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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Solve for a: 5 + a = 12

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a = 7

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Solve for x: 3x = 15

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x = 5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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Solve for m: 18 + m = 8

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m = -10

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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Solve for a: 19 + a = -50

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a = -69

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What is the solution to the equation 18 - 4a = 34?

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a = -4

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If a printer prints 10 pages per minute and has printed 115 pages, how long has it been running?

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8 minutes.