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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x = 15

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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 purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve the equation: 2x + 5 = 15

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x = 5

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What operation would you perform first to solve: 3x - 4 = 11?

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Add 4 to both sides.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

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Solve the equation: 5x - 10 = 0

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x = 2

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.