Two 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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What is the first step to solve the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

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Add 7 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 2t = 10?

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Divide both sides by 2.

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Solve for t: 2t - 7 = 3

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t = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

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x = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation x/4 + 2 = 42?

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Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x/4 + 2 = 42

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x = 160

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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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Solve for k: 7k - 14 = 42

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k = 8