Solving Two-Step Equations with Integers

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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 -3x + 33 = -12?

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Subtract 33 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -3x + 33 = -12 after isolating the variable term?

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Divide both sides by -3 to solve for x.

Front

Solve the equation -3x + 33 = -12. What is x?

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x = 15.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -8x - 15 = 25?

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Add 15 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -8x - 15 = 25 after isolating the variable term?

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Divide both sides by -8 to solve for x.

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Solve the equation -8x - 15 = 25. What is x?

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x = -5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 8x + 16 = 8?

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Subtract 16 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 8x + 16 = 8 after isolating the variable term?

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Divide both sides by 8 to solve for x.

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Solve the equation 8x + 16 = 8. What is x?

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x = -1.