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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Divide both sides of the equation by 4.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

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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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r = 10.

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x = 4.

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Add 5 to both sides.

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a = 4.

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation in solving equations?

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To 'undo' an operation means to perform the opposite operation to isolate the variable.

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x = 3.