Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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 to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 7k - 14 = 42?

Back

Add 14 to both sides and then divide by 7.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3n + 4 = 7?

Back

n = 1.

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What operation would you perform first in the equation 5b - 6 = 19?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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

Front

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

Back

c = 6.

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In the equation 7k - 14 = 42, what is the value of k?

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k = 8.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 5b = 25?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.