Solving 2-step Equations

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in a 2-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order: first eliminate the constant term (add or subtract), then eliminate the coefficient (multiply or divide).

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What is the first step in solving a 2-step equation?

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The first step is usually to eliminate the constant term by performing the inverse operation (addition or subtraction).

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What is the second step in solving a 2-step equation?

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The second step is to eliminate the coefficient of the variable by performing the inverse operation (multiplication or division).

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself, allowing you to find its value.