Solving Two -Step Equations (12)

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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 reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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Solve for a: -3a + 8 = 14

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a = -2

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Solve for k: 3k + 5 = 23

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k = 6

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3n + 4 = 7?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Solve for x: 4x + 12 = 36

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x = 6

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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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Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 5

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x = 4

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 10 = 35?

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x = 5

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Solve for y: 2y + 6 = 14

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y = 4