Two 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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What is the first step to solve the equation x/4 + 11 = 20?

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Subtract 11 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation x/4 + 11 = 20 after isolating the variable?

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Multiply both sides by 4 to solve for x.

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How do you solve the equation x/3 + 5 = -1?

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First, subtract 5 from both sides, then multiply by 3.

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

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

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What is the solution to the equation -3x - 12 = 15?

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The solution is x = -9.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

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Subtract 10 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

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The solution is x = 3.

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What is the process to solve the equation -9x - 12 = 33?

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First, add 12 to both sides, then divide by -9.

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What is the solution to the equation -9x - 12 = 33?

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The solution is x = -5.