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 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides, then divide both sides by 5.

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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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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 2n + 10 = -2?

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Subtract 10 from both sides, then divide by 2.

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What is the solution for n in the equation 2n + 10 = -2?

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n = -6.

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What is the solution for z in the equation 6z + 3 - 4z = 9?

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z = 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -4 = 2t - 2?

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Add 2 to both sides.

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What is the solution for t in the equation -4 = 2t - 2?

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t = -1.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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To isolate the 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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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.