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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Solve for a: 2a + 4 = 10

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a = 3

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Solve for x: 5x - 7 = 18

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x = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 9 = 15?

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Subtract 9 from both sides.

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Solve for y: 4y - 8 = 0

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y = 2

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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

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Solve for z: z/4 + 2 = 5

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z = 12

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What is the second step to solve the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

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Subtract 6 from both sides.

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Solve for b: 7b + 3 = 24

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b = 3

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.