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 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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d = 1.

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Divide both sides by 5 after isolating the term with x.

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x = 6.

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Subtract 8 from both sides.

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b = 12.

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

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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b = 6.