Solving 2-Step equations

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What is a 2-step equation?

Back

A 2-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable. For example, in the equation 2x + 3 = 11, you would first subtract 3 and then divide by 2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 10 + 7m = 17?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What operation do you perform after isolating the variable term in 10 + 7m = 17?

Back

Divide by 7 to solve for m.

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Solve the equation 15 - \frac{3}{4}x = -3.

Back

x = 24.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 35 = 12 - 11x?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

What do you do after subtracting 12 in the equation 35 = 12 - 11x?

Back

Divide by -11 to solve for x.

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Solve the equation \frac{x}{5} - 13 = 20.

Back

x = 165.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x = 4x + 33?

Back

x = 11.

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

Back

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.