Solve One and Two Step Equations with Positive Numbers

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in one step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two steps to solve, usually involving two operations.

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Solve the equation: 6b = 30

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b = 5

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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What do you do after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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Solve the equation: -3y + 7 = 22

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y = -5

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Solve the equation: 2x - 3 = 1

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x = 2

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Solve the equation: 3x - 7 = 32

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x = 13

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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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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.