Solving One and Two-Step Equations

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Solve for c in the equation: 3c + 5 = 23.

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c = 6.

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x = 21.

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n = 6.

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w = 12.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations applied to a variable, helping to isolate it.

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How do you check if your solution to an 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 in solving the equation: 2x - 4 = 10?

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Add 4 to both sides to start isolating x.

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x = 4.