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

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

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order. First, eliminate any addition or subtraction, then eliminate multiplication or division.

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

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The first step is to eliminate any constant term from the variable side by performing the inverse operation (addition or subtraction).

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

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The second step is to isolate the variable by performing the inverse operation of multiplication or division.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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Balancing an equation means performing the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

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