Solving Two-Step Equations
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Objective
I can solve two-step equations using inverse operations.
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Key concepts
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When solving two-step equations, you must 'undo' two operations to get the variable all by itself.
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To solve two-step equations, use the order of operations in reverse, which means you undo addition and subtraction before multiplication and division.
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When an equation has a fraction line, the expressions above and below the line are treated as an 'implied' group, so you undo operations inside the group last.
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Practice
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Solve for x: 3x - 5 = 16
Solve for y: (y + 3) / 2 = 5
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“Solve for x: 3x - 5 = 16. Show your work.”
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