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

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11

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x = 4

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Solve for y: 5y - 7 = 18

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y = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 4x - 2 = 10?

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Add 2 to both sides to get 4x = 12.

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What is the solution to the equation: -3x + 5 = -13?

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x = 6

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Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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What is the solution to the equation: x - 4 = 12?

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x = 16

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Solve for x: -4x + 1 = 21

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x = -5

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What is the solution to the equation: 6p - 5 = 13?

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p = 3