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

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 8 = 4v + 12?

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Subtract 12 from both sides to get 8 - 12 = 4v.

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What is the solution to the equation 8 = 4v + 12?

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The solution is v = -1.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3f - 12 = -3?

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Add 12 to both sides to get 3f = 9.

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What is the solution to the equation 3f - 12 = -3?

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The solution is f = 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -5 = 3m - 14?

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Add 14 to both sides to get 9 = 3m.

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What is the solution to the equation -5 = 3m - 14?

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The solution is m = 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4c - 6 = 2?

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Add 6 to both sides to get 4c = 8.

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What is the solution to the equation 4c - 6 = 2?

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The solution is c = 2.