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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Solve for y: 2y - 3 = 1

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y = 2

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Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 26

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c = 7

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Solve for f: 84 = 39 + 15f

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f = 3

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Solve for b: 3b + 9 = 10

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b = 1/3

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Is 9 a solution for 6x - 5 = 49?

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Yes

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2y - 3 = 1?

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Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

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

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Divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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

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To get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.