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 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 4x + 22 = -34?

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First, subtract 22 from both sides, then divide by 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 22 = -34?

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x = -14

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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n = -5

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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p = 3

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

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To isolate the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.