Solve 2 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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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

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Add 3 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

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x = 2.

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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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What is the first step to solve the equation -5x - 8.4 = 17?

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Add 8.4 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation -5x - 8.4 = 17?

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x = -6.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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b = 6.

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

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To isolate the 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.