2 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 in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

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?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

x = -11.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation -30 - 5x = 120?

Back

x = -30.

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How do you check if 5 is a solution for the equation 3x + 4 = 19?

Back

Substitute 5 for x and see if the equation holds true.

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What is the solution to the equation 8 - 2x = 30?

Back

x = -11.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 8 - 2x = 30 after isolating the variable?

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Divide both sides by -2.

Front

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

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.