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The first step in solving an equation with a variable is doing the inverse operation. For example:
4x + 8=32
The first step would be to subtract 8 from 32. Since the operation is addition you would do the inverse which is subtraction. Then you would go on to divide 24 by 4Because 32-8= 24 Then you would get an answer of x=6 This answer is correct because 6 multiplied by 4 is 24
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What are the different steps in solvingradical equation?
The first step is produce the radical equation that needs solving.
What is the first step in solving a 2step equatioin?
Add the inverse to both sides of the equation to get the variable term by itself. ex: 3x + 7 = -8 Add -7 to both sides of the equation this 'cancels' the +7 on the left leaving 3x, the variable term, alone on the left.
What is the first step to solving for x?
That depends on the specific equation. The general idea is to "isolate" the variable, for example "x", manipulating the equation in such a way that all terms that contain "x" are on the left, and all terms that don't contain it, are on the right.
How would solving a literal equation differ from a one or two step equation?
The difference is that first you have to understand the problem and translate it into an equation (or equations).
How is solving a two step equation different from one step equations?
In a two step equation, you need to do another step.
