Solving 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.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the second step to solve the equation 3c = 18?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 11 = 3z + 5?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides and then divide by 3.

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

Back

To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

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

Back

s = 5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 5y - 10 = 0?

Back

y = 2.

Front

What operation would you perform first in the equation 4b + 6 = 22?

Back

Subtract 6 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 7 = 2k + 1?

Back

k = 3.