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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x = 140

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x = 78

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x = 9

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x = -84

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x = 16

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate x.

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

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The principle states that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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x = 4