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 4y - 9 = -36?

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Add 9 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation -6w + 1 = -11?

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w = 2

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation -5t + 9 = 24?

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Subtract 9 from both sides, then divide by -5.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 4 = -6?

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x = -2

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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

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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the equation formed from the word problem: 331 students went on a field trip, with 6 buses filled and 7 students traveling in cars?

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331 = 6x + 7

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What is the second step to solve the equation 4y - 9 = -36 after adding 9?

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Divide both sides by 4.

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What is the solution to the equation -5t + 9 = 24?

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t = -3