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 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to get 3c = 18.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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The solution is c = 6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -3a + 8 = 14?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to get -3a = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation -3a + 8 = 14?

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The solution is a = -2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to get 4x = 16.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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The solution is x = 4.