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 -3x - 12 = 15?

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First, add 12 to both sides, then divide by -3.

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

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x = -9.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/4 + 11 = 20?

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Subtract 11 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 + 11 = 20?

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x = 36.

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How do you solve the equation 4x - 8 = -40?

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First, add 8 to both sides, then divide by 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x - 8 = -40?

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x = -8.