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 for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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Solve for w: 6w - 1 = 11

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w = 2

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve for p: 6p - 5 = 13

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p = 3

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 1

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x = 2

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

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Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

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x = 4

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.