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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. It typically involves isolating the variable on one side of the equation.

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How do you solve the equation 11x + 6 = 39?

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1. Subtract 6 from both sides: 11x = 33. 2. Divide both sides by 11: x = 3.

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What does the equation 14h = 112 represent?

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It represents the total earnings of Mary, where h is the number of hours worked at a rate of $14 per hour.

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How do you solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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1. Subtract 5 from both sides: 3c = 18. 2. Divide both sides by 3: c = 6.

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What is the total cost equation for Terry's car repair?

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The total cost equation is 50h + 150 = 375, where h is the number of hours of labor.

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How do you find the number of hours Terry was charged for if his total bill was $375?

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1. Subtract 150 from both sides: 50h = 225. 2. Divide both sides by 50: h = 4.5.

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What does the equation 2x + 1 = 15 represent in Emma's soccer goals problem?

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It represents the relationship between Emma's goals (15) and Nick's goals (x), where Emma scored 1 more than twice Nick's goals.

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How do you solve the equation 2x + 1 = 15?

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1. Subtract 1 from both sides: 2x = 14. 2. Divide both sides by 2: x = 7.

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

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The first step is usually to isolate the term with the variable by performing the inverse operation of the constant term.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.