solving one and two step equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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.

Front

Solve: k + 5 = 10

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k = 5

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Solve: 3x = 12

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x = 4

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve: 2y - 3 = 7

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y = 5

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4y + 9 = -36?

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Subtract 9 from both sides.

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Solve: -5x = 25

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x = -5

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What is the solution to the equation 16 - 4y = 48?

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y = -8

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True or False: In the equation 4y - 9 = -36, y = -4 is the correct solution.

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False