Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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 2x + 8 = 20?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.

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What do you do after isolating the variable term in a two-step equation?

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You perform the second operation to solve for the variable.

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True or False: You should always divide first when solving a two-step equation.

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False.

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What is the solution to the equation 3a - 5 = 10?

Back

a = 5.

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Identify the first step to solve the equation 5b + 6 = 26.

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 12 = 28?

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x = 4.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/3 + 2 = 5?

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.