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: 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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Solve for y: -15 = -4y + 5

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y = 5

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What is the second step after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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Solve for s: 9 = 2s + 1

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s = 4

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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 w: -6w + 1 = -11

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w = 2

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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.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4