Two-Step Equation

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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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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step is to isolate the variable by moving the constant term to the opposite side of the equation.

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How do you simplify the expression 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v?

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Combine like terms to get 9v + 14.

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What is the result of moving the constant 3 in the equation 7x + 3 = 38 to the right side?

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The new equation is 7x = 35.

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What operation should be performed first when solving the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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The solution is p = 3.

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In the equation 12g - 5 = 19, what is the first step to solve for g?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an expression?

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Combining like terms simplifies the expression, making it easier to solve.

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What is the general form of a two-step equation?

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The general form is ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.