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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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Solve for x: 5x + 4 = -6

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x = -2

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Solve for x: -3x + 5 = -13

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x = 6

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Solve for a: 15 = 2a + 7

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a = 4

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True or False: In the equation 4y - 9 = -36, y = -4.

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False

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Solve for x: x - 4 = 12

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x = 16

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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Balancing an equation means performing the same operation on both sides to maintain equality.

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Solve for y: 4y + 9 = -36

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y = -11.25