Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -6w + 1 = -11?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to get -6w = -12.

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What is the solution to the equation -6w + 1 = -11?

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w = 2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -11 - 3x = 44?

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Add 11 to both sides to get -3x = 55.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides to get -3x = 33.

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How do you solve for z in the equation 6z + 3 - 4z = 9?

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Combine like terms to get 2z + 3 = 9, then subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 6z + 3 - 4z = 9?

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z = 3.

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How do you solve for c in the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to get 3c = 18, then divide by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6.