Solving two-step equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 6z + 3 - 4z = 9?

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z = 3

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How do you find the slope from a table of values?

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Calculate the change in y divided by the change in x (rise over run).

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What is the slope of a line if m = -7?

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The slope is -7, indicating a steep decline.

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What is the solution to the equation: -6x = 18?

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x = -3.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x + 5 = 15?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3x - 4 = 11?

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x = 5.