Solving 2-Step Equations and Distribution

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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. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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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 reverse order: first, eliminate the constant term by adding or subtracting, then eliminate the coefficient by multiplying or dividing.

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x = 4

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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y = 6

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What does distribution mean in algebra?

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Distribution refers to the process of multiplying a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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6 + 2x

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What is the distributive property formula?

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m = 48

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.