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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What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable: 3c = 18.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 3c = 18?

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Divide both sides by 3 to find c: c = 6.

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Solve the equation 2x - 3 = 1.

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x = 2.

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

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Add 3 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable: 2x = 4.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 2x = 4?

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Divide both sides by 2 to find x: x = 2.

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Solve for a in the equation a + 6 = 0.

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a = -6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation a + 6 = 0?

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Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate a: a = -6.

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r = 10.

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