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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x = 70

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x = 8

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x = 30

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Solve: 2t - 7 = 3

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t = 5

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Solve: 7k - 14 = 42

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k = 8

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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Divide both sides by 2.

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

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Isolating the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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x = 14