Two Step Equations Review

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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. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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Solve the equation: -3x + 5 = -16

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x = 7

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

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Add or Subtract the constant term from both sides of the equation.

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Solve the equation: 5x + 6 = 31

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x = 5

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What do you need to do to isolate the variable in a two-step equation?

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You need to perform inverse operations to move constants away from the variable.

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y = -84

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

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Inverse operations help to isolate the variable by undoing the operations applied to it.

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What mistake was made in solving the equation 8x - 8 = 24?

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The mistake was not adding 8 to both sides before dividing by 8.

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Solve the equation: 2x - 4 = 10

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x = 7

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

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Multiply or Divide to isolate the variable after adding or subtracting.