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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -3a + 8 = 14?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to get -3a = 6.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -3a = 6?

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Divide both sides by -3 to find a = -2.

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What does it mean to perform inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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Solve the equation 20 = 2 - a. What is a?

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a = -18.

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What is the solution to the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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n = -5.

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How do you check if your solution to a two-step equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -5 - 6a = -59?

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Add 5 to both sides to get -6a = -54.

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What is the second step to solve -6a = -54?

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Divide both sides by -6 to find a = 9.