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 the reverse order of operations.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -8x + 3 = 27?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get -8x = 24.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -8x + 3 = 27?

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Divide both sides by -8 to find x = -3.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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Balancing an equation means performing the same operation on both sides to maintain equality.

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What is the solution to the equation 12 = 5x + 17?

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The solution is x = -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 second step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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Divide both sides by 3 to find c = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation 14 = 6x - 4?

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The solution is x = 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 6 = 18?

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Subtract 6 from both sides to get 2x = 12.