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 to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Back

r=10

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

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Solve for x in the equation: 5x + 4 = -6

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x = -2

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Back

z=-4

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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

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x = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 7 = 16?

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Subtract 7 from both sides.

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Solve for y in the equation: 4y - 8 = 0

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y = 2