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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Solve the equation: x / 2 - 5 = 3

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x = 16

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True or False: In the equation 4y - 9 = -36, y = -4 is correct.

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False

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Solve the equation: -5t + 9 = 24

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t = -3

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Write an equation: You bought a $5 magazine and four erasers for a total of $25. How much did each eraser cost?

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5 + 4x = 25

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Write an equation: 331 students went on a field trip. Six buses were filled and 7 students traveled in cars. How many students were in each bus?

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331 = 6x + 7

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve the equation: 3x - 4 = 11

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x = 5

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.