Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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 5m - 2 = 13?

Back

Add 2 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 5m = 15?

Back

Divide both sides by 5 to find the value of m.

Front

Solve for m: 5m - 2 = 13

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m = 3

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What is the first step to solve the equation 7k - 14 = 42?

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Add 14 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 7k = 56?

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Divide both sides by 7 to find the value of k.

Front

Solve for k: 7k - 14 = 42

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k = 8

Front

What does it mean to 'solve for a' in an equation?

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It means to find the value of the variable 'a' that makes the equation true.

Front

Solve for a: a - 6 = -2

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a = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x - 1 = 19?

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Add 1 to both sides of the equation.