Solving 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 3n + 4 = 7?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

Solve for n: 3n + 4 = 7

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n = 1

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x - 5 = -26?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Solve for x: 3x - 5 = -26

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x = -7

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 3x + 11 = 44

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x = 11

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x - 5 = 20?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

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Solve for x: 3x - 5 = 20

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x = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5m - 2 = 13?

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Add 2 to both sides.