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 the equation: 2x - 3 = 1

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x = 2

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Back

Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Back

x = 8

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Back

c = 6

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x + 3 = 33?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: 5x + 3 = 33

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x = 6

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 7p + 9 = 40.5?

Back

Subtract 9 from both sides.

Front

Solve the equation: 7p + 9 = 40.5

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p = 4.5

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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 manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.