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 to solve the equation 5b + 6 = 36?

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Subtract 6 from both sides.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 5b = 30?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 9

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x = 3

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Solve for k: 3k - 2 = 13

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k = 5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for n: 4n + 8 = 32

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n = 6

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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Solve for x: 3x - 4 = 5

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x = 3

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What is the solution to the equation 2(x + 4) = 20?

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x = 6