Solving 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 c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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Solve for n: 6n + 4 = -26

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n = -5

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

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Addition

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Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

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x = 4

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 3 = 11?

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Add 3 to both sides.

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Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 11

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x = 7

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.