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.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6.

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What operation would you perform first to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 11 - 3x = 44 after subtracting 11?

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Divide both sides by -3.

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What is the solution to the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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x = -11.

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In the equation 5b - 6 = 24, what is the first step to solve for b?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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What do you do after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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b = 6.