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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What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

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The goal is to find the value of the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 5 = 20?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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Solve for k: 2k + 12 = -4

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k = -8.

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Solve for a: 3a + 9 = 3

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a = -2.

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What do you do to isolate the variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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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 m: -5 = 3m - 14

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m = 3.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

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Subtract 8 from both sides.