Solving 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 3x - 5 = 4?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x - 5 = 4?

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x = 3.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

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What do you do after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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b = 6.

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How do you solve the equation 7k - 14 = 42?

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Add 14 to both sides, then divide by 7.

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What is the solution to the equation 7k - 14 = 42?

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k = 8.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.