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

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations.

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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: -x - 8 = -2

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x = -6

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What is the solution to the equation: 3f - 12 = -3?

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f = 3

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What does it mean to 'solve for y'?

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To solve for y means to find the value of y that makes the equation true.

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Solve for y: 2y + 4 = 18

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y = 7

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What is the second step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44 after subtracting 11?

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Divide by -3.

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Solve for x: 5x + 10 = 35

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x = 5

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What is the solution to the equation: 4x - 16 = 0?

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x = 4