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 isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 20. What is x?

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x = 5.

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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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How do you isolate a variable in the equation: x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to both sides.

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Back

y = 21.

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What is the second step to solve the equation: 2b + 6 = 16?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.

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Identify the steps to solve for b in the equation: 5b - 6 = 14.

Back

Add 6 to both sides and then divide both sides by 5.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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It means to find the value of x that satisfies the equation.

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Solve for x: 4x - 8 = 0. What is x?

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x = 2.