Solve 2-Step Equations (no negatives)

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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Solve for x: 2x + 6 = 18

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x = 6

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What is the first step in solving 2y + 17 = 55?

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Subtract 17 from both sides.

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What does 'isolate the variable' mean?

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Get the variable by itself.

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Solve for x: 14 = 6x - 4

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x = 3

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

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What do you do first when solving 3x + 9 = 30?

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Subtract 9 from both sides.

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Solve for y: 4y - 8 = 16

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y = 6

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What is the purpose of balancing an equation?

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To keep both sides equal while solving for the variable.

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Solve for x: 5x + 10 = 35

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x = 5