Solving Two-Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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 in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 5b = 30?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

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Solve for w: 2w - 4 = 8

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w = 6

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What is the variable in the expression 8x - 9?

Back

x

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Solve for d: 5d - 6 = 9

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d = 3

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

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x = 2

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What operation would you perform first in the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 4y + 2 = 10?

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y = 2