Solving 2-step equations

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What is a 2-step problem?

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An equation where 2 steps are needed to solve it.

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Solve 12 - 6y = 24

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-2

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What is a 1-step problem?

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An equation where only one step is needed to solve it.

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Solve 7y - 4 = -11

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-1

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Solve 2x - 7 = -23

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-8

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

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve 5y + 10 = 35

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5

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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.