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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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 operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for x: 4x + 22 = -34

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x = -14

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for z: 11 = 3z + 5

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z = 2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for d: 2d + 7 = 9

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d = 1

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for x: x/4 + 11 = 20

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x = 36

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to get 3x = 15.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step to solve the equation 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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Balancing an equation means performing the same operation on both sides to maintain equality.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 3 = 12?

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x = 3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A