Two Step Equation with Fractional Variable Term

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In this lesson, the instructor teaches how to solve a two-step equation when the variable is being divided. The first step is to apply the reverse order of operations, using the inverse operation of addition or subtraction. It's essential to keep the equation balanced, so whatever operation is done to one side must also be done to the other side. The second step is to undo the division by using multiplication. The instructor explains how to cancel out the fraction and solve for the variable, demonstrating an easy way to solve a two-step equation.

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Solving a two-step equation when your variable is being divided

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  • How do I solve a 2 step equation when the x is divided by a number?
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    This lesson shows how to solve a 2 step equation when the variable is being divided by a constant.