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 in the reverse order of operations used in the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant term.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 6p = 18?

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Divide both sides by 6 to solve for p.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x' in an equation?

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To 'solve for x' means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x - 12 = 15?

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The solution is x = 9.

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How do you check if your solution to a two-step equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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The solution is x = 4.

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What is the process to solve the equation 4x + 1 = 21?

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Subtract 1 from both sides, then divide by 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 4 = 64?

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The solution is x = 12.