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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. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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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 eliminate any addition or subtraction, then eliminate any multiplication or division.

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Solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 11

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x = 4

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Solve the equation: 5x - 7 = 18

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x = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x - 4 = 11?

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Add 4 to both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Solve the equation: -2x + 6 = 0

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x = 3

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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x = 13

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What is the solution to the equation: 4x - 1 = 15?

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x = 4

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Solve the equation: 7 - 2x = 1

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x = 3