Solving One and Two-Step Equations 7th hour

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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?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable.

Front

Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 7

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Solve for y: 3y = 15

Back

y = 5

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

Solve for k: k - 4 = 10

Back

k = 14

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Solve for m: 2m + 3 = 11

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m = 4.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

Solve for p: 5p = 25

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p = 5