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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What is the first step to solve the equation: 20 = 2 - a?

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Rearrange the equation to isolate 'a': a = 2 - 20.

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Solve for a: 20 = 2 - a.

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a = -18.

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

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 11 - 3x = 44.

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x = -11.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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Use the distributive property to simplify: 4(2x + 8).

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8x + 32.

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Solve for x: 4(2x + 8) - 3x = 47.

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x = 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8?

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Distribute -4 to (v + 8).

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Solve for v: 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8.

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v = 10.