Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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: 4x + 7 = 23?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

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Solve for x: -4x + 1 = 21

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x = -5

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What is the second step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44 after subtracting 11?

Back

Divide both sides by -3.

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Solve for x: 3(3x - 6) = 18

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x = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

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What do you do after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation: 4x + 7 = 23?

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x = 4

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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To perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.