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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step to solve the equation 4x = 16?

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Divide both sides by 4 to find the value of x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

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x = 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation -30 - 5x = 120?

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Add 30 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step to solve the equation -5x = 150?

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Divide both sides by -5 to find the value of x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve for x: -30 - 5x = 120

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x = -30

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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 by itself.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for y: -15 = -4y + 5

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y = 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

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Add 7 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A