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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11

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x = 4

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Solve for a: 5a - 4 = 76

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a = 16

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Solve for x: 3x - 9 = 0

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x = 3

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Solve for b: 4b + 8 = 56

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b = 12

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Solve for x: 7x + 2 = 23

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x = 3

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 5 = 15?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to get 2x = 10.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 1?

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x = 4.

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Solve for x: 5(x - 2) = 15

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x = 5.