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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24 after adding 6?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve the equation: x + 7 = 12

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x = 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step in solving the equation x/2 + 5 = -10?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step in solving the equation x/2 + 5 = -10 after subtracting 5?

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Multiply both sides by 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve the equation: 3k + 5 = 23

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k = 6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step in solving the equation 8x - 10 = -34?

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Add 10 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step in solving the equation 8x - 10 = -34 after adding 10?

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Divide both sides by 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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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CCSS.6.EE.B.7