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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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Solve the equation: -5t + 9 = 24

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t = -3

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Is the statement true or false? In the equation 4y - 9 = -36, y = -4.

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False

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Solve the equation: 4x + 22 = -34

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x = -14

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Solve the equation: 4x + 7 = 23

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x = 4

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Write an equation for the following scenario: You bought a $5 magazine and four erasers for a total of $25.

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5 + 4x = 25

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4y - 9 = -36?

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Add 9 to both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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Balancing an equation means keeping both sides equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4