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 5x + 4 = 64?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Solve for x: 5x + 4 = 64

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x = 12

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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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Solve for x: 11 - 3x = 44

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x = -11

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Solve for w: 6w - 1 = 11

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w = 2

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

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Add 3 to both sides.

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Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 1

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x = 2

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x - 7 = 32?

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Add 7 to both sides.

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Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 32

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x = 13