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 x: x - 4 = 12

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x = 16

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Solve for x: x / 2 - 5 = 3

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x = 16

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x + 4 = -6?

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

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Solve for x: 5x + 4 = -6

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x = -2

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve for x: -3x + 5 = -13

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x = 6

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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In the equation 4y - 9 = -36, is y = -4 a correct solution?

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False

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What is the second step to solve the equation x + 3 = 10?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.