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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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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Solve for K in the equation 7(9 + K) = 84.

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K = 3.

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What is the first step in solving the equation m/9 - 1 = -2?

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Add 1 to both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation m/9 - 1 = -2?

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Multiply both sides by 9.

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Solve for n in the equation 6n + 4 = -26.

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n = -5.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4y + 1 = 13?

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Subtract 1 from both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 4y + 1 = 13?

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Divide both sides by 4.

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

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