One-Step and Two-Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to solve, typically involving both addition or subtraction and multiplication or division.

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Solve for a: 33 = 4a - 7

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a = 10

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Solve for k: 7k - 5 = 9

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k = 2

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Solve for d: 5d - 6 = 9

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d = 3

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Solve for n: 6n + 4 = -26

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n = -5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What is the solution to the equation 2y = 16?

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y = 8

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.