#44 Two Step Equations Practice

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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. It typically involves isolating the variable by performing an addition or subtraction followed by a multiplication or division.

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Solve for m: 13 = 5m - 2

Back

m = 3

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Back

x = 8

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Solve for x: 2x + 10 = 16

Back

x = 3

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Solve for t: 2t - 7 = 3

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t = 5

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Back

x = 160

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

Back

Subtract 10 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 of the equation by itself.

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What operation would you perform first to solve the equation 5m - 2 = 13?

Back

Add 2 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

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t = 5