2 step equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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Perform the inverse operation of the constant term.

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What does 'isolate the variable' mean?

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

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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Solve for x: 3x + 4 = 10

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x = 2.

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What does 'combine like terms' mean?

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To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable.

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Solve for x: 5x - 2 = 3

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x = 1.

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What operation does 'decreased by' indicate?

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Subtraction.

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Distribute: 4(2x + 3)

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8x + 12.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

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x = 2.