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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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 solve for the variable.

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Solve for a: 19 + a = -50

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a = -69

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Solve for x: -3 + 2x = -1

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x = 1

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Solve for x: -9x - 12 = 33

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x = -5

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Solve for t: -4 = 2t - 2

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t = -1

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Solve for x: -5x = 25

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x = -5

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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 isolate the term with the variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 3?

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x = 12