Two Step Equations Review

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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 6n + 4 = -26?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Solve for n: 6n + 4 = -26

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n = -5

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

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Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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Back

Add 8 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Back

x = 48

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -3t + 4 = 19?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

Solve for t: -3t + 4 = 19

Back

t = -5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.