Solving 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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 0 = 8z + 8?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to get -8 = 8z.

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What is the solution to the equation 0 = 8z + 8?

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z = -1.

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How do you solve the equation -5 = 3m - 14?

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Add 14 to both sides to get 9 = 3m, then divide by 3 to find m = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation -5 = 3m - 14?

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m = 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2k + 12 = -4?

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Subtract 12 from both sides to get 2k = -16.

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What is the solution to the equation 2k + 12 = -4?

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k = -8.

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How do you solve the equation 5d - 6 = 9?

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Add 6 to both sides to get 5d = 15, then divide by 5 to find d = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 5d - 6 = 9?

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d = 3.