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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Solve for d: 2d + 7 = 9

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d = 1

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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x = 8

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x = 160

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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 get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 2x + 10 = 16

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x = 3

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