Solving two-step equations FLASHCARD

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What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

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To find the value of the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the next step after subtracting 11 from both sides in the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Divide both sides by -3.

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In the equation 5x - 8 = 32, what operation is performed to isolate the term with x?

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Add 8 to both sides.

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What is the final step to solve the equation 5x = 40?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

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What is a two-step equation?

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An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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How do you check your solution after solving a two-step equation?

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Substitute the value of the variable back into the original equation.