2-Step Equations

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in a 2-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they appear in the equation.

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Solve for x: 2x + 6 = 18

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x = 6

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Solve for x: -8x + 3 = 27

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x = -3

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Solve for x: 4x - 5 = 11

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x = 4

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Solve for x: -3x + 8 = -1

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x = 3

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Solve for x: 3x - 7 = -16

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x = -3

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 6 = 18?

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Subtract 6 from both sides to get 2x = 12.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 2x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 2 to get x = 6.

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What does it mean to perform the inverse operation?

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An inverse operation reverses the effect of the original operation (e.g., addition and subtraction are inverses).