Solving 2-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 -3x + 5 = -16?

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Subtract 5 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 -3x = -21?

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Divide both sides by -3 to solve for x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve the equation -3x + 5 = -16.

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x = 7.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation -5t + 9 = 24?

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Subtract 9 from both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step to solve the equation -5t = 15?

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Divide both sides by -5 to solve for t.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve the equation -5t + 9 = 24.

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t = -3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 7 - 3y = 22?

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step to solve the equation -3y = 15?

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Divide both sides by -3 to solve for y.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve the equation 7 - 3y = 22.

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y = -5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A