Solving Two-Step Equations Lesson Recap

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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 7n + 5 = 68?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Solve: 7n + 5 = 68

Back

n = 9

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What is the first step to solve the equation 10 - 3y = 4?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.

Front

Solve for w: 2w - 4 = 8

Back

w = 6

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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Back

x = 112

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Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

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Back

n = 16

Front

What operation would you perform first in the equation 3x + 2 = 11?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides.