How to solve 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 isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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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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After adding 6 to both sides of the equation 5b - 6 = 24, what is the next step?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 4y - 9 = -36?

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y = -4 is false; the correct solution is y = -3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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How do you solve the equation 9x = 153?

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Divide both sides by 9.

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

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What operation would you perform first in the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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In the equation 3y - 4 = 5, what is the value of y?

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y = 3.