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 5b + 6 = 31?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 5b = 25?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

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x = 4

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Solve for x: 3(x + 2) = 15

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x = 3

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x = 15

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to 'add the same number to both sides' of an equation?

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It means to keep the equation balanced while simplifying it.

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What does it mean to 'divide both sides by the same number'?

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It means to maintain equality while solving for the variable.

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If you have the equation 2x - 4 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Add 4 to both sides.