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 solve for the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for x: 3x + 1 = 10

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x = 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for r: 2r - 3.1 = 1.7

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r = 2.4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Identify the mistake: 6z - 10 = 20, -10 -10, 6z = 10, z = 1.666...

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The correct solution is z = 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for z: 6z - 10 = 20

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z = 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for x: 12(x - 20) = -48

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x = 16

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for s: 8(s + 3) = 72

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s = 6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 1 = 10?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to get 3x = 9.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step to solve the equation 3x = 9?

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Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7