2 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 in the reverse order of operations used in the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2d + 7 = 9?

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Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2d + 7 = 9?

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d = 1.

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How do you solve the equation 11 = 3z + 5?

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First, subtract 5 from both sides, then divide by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 11 = 3z + 5?

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z = 2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/5 - 13 = 20?

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Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x/5 - 13 = 20?

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x = 165.

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How do you solve the equation 2s - 4 = 6?

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First, add 4 to both sides, then divide by 2.

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What is the solution to the equation 2s - 4 = 6?

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s = 5.