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 an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

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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 get 3c = 18.

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

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c = 6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: -x - 8 = -2?

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Add 8 to both sides to get -x = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation: -x - 8 = -2?

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x = -6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 9 = 2s + 1?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to get 8 = 2s.

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What is the solution to the equation: 9 = 2s + 1?

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s = 4.

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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 to get -3x = 33.

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What is the solution to the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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x = -11.