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 in solving the equation 5x + 4 = -6?

Back

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

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 4 = -6?

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x = -2.

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How do you solve the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

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Subtract 1 from both sides, then divide by -4.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

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x = -5.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x/2 - 5 = 3?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/2 - 5 = 3?

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x = 16.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

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n = -5.

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What are the steps to solve the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides and then divide by 5.