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

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to get 3x = 15.

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Solve for x: 2x - 4 = 10.

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x = 7.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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To 'solve for x' means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation: 5x + 3 = 18?

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x = 3.

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If you have the equation 4x = 16, what is x?

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x = 4.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve for c in the equation: 3c + 5 = 23.

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c = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation: 6n + 4 = -26?

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n = -5.