Solving 2-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 the inverse operations in reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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Solve for t: 4t - 9 = 3

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t = 3.

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Solve for m: 4m + 12 = 16

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m = 1.

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Solve for x: 7x + 5 = 40

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x = 5.

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Solve for s: 8s - 10 = 6

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s = 2.

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Solve for c: 6c - 7 = 11

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c = 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4t - 9 = 3?

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Add 9 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 4m + 12 = 16?

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Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation in solving equations?

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To 'undo' an operation means to perform the opposite operation to isolate the variable.