Pop FLASHCARD: Solving 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 in solving the equation -3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation -3x + 5 = 20?

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Divide both sides by -3.

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What is the solution to the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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b = 6.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What does it mean to distribute in algebra?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside a parenthesis.

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What is the error in the equation 3(x - 4) = 24 if it reads 3x - 12 = 24?

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The error is in distribution; it should read 3x - 12 = 24.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5x - 8 = 32?

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Add 8 to both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 5x - 8 = 32?

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Divide both sides by 5.