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 2x + 10 = 16?

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Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

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x = 3.

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How do you solve the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

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Add 7 to both sides, then divide by 2.

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What is the value of t in the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

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t = 5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x - 1 = 19?

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Add 1 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 1 = 19?

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x = 4.

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How do you solve the equation x/4 + 2 = 42?

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Subtract 2 from both sides, then multiply by 4.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 + 2 = 42?

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x = 160.