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Solving Two-Step Linear Equations with Decimals
A two-step equation has two different operations. To solve a two-step equation, useinverse operationsto undo each operation in reverse order.
Example :
Solve. Check the solution.
Undo addition. Subtractfrom each side.
Simplify.
Undo multiplication. Divide each side by.
Simplify.
To check the solution, substituteforin the equation.
Simplify.