Solving Two-Step Equations

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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 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What do you do after isolating the term with the variable in a two-step equation?

Back

You divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23.

Back

c = 6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6y + 5 = 29?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Solve for y: 6y + 5 = 29.

Back

y = 4.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 13 = 5m - 2?

Back

Add 2 to both sides.

Front

Solve for m: 13 = 5m - 2.

Back

m = 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5b + 6 = 31?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.

Front

Solve for b: 5b + 6 = 31.

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b = 5.