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 -5 - 6a = -59?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -5 - 6a = -59 after adding 5?

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Divide both sides by -6.

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Solve the equation -5 - 6a = -59. What is the value of a?

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a = 9.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -5 + 7k = -19?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -5 + 7k = -19 after adding 5?

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Divide both sides by 7.

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Solve the equation -5 + 7k = -19. What is the value of k?

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k = -2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -12 = 24 + 4b?

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Subtract 24 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -12 = 24 + 4b after subtracting 24?

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Divide both sides by 4.