2 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 the inverse operations in reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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Solve for y: -3y + 5 = 32

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y = -9

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Solve for y: -59 = -7y + 4

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y = 9

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Solve for y: 4y - 9 = -5

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y = 1

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Solve for x: 2x + 9 = -3

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x = -6

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Solve for y: -24 = -2y - 6

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y = 9

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 9 = -3?

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Subtract 9 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What does it mean to perform the inverse operation?

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An inverse operation reverses the effect of the original operation, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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If you have the equation 5x - 3 = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Add 3 to both sides to start isolating x.