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 13 = 5m - 2?

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The first step is to add 2 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant on the right side.

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What is the solution to the equation 13 = 5m - 2?

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The solution is m = 3.

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How do you solve the equation x/4 + 8 = 10?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the term with x, then multiply by 4 to solve for x.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 + 8 = 10?

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The solution is x = 8.

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

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The second step is to 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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The solution is 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 to find x.

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

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The solution is x = 160.