Solving 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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Subtract 18 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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x = -11

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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 and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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y = -4

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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w = 6

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x = -7

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False

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Divide both sides by 6.