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 operations.

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Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

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x = 7

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Solve for y: 3y - 4 = 11

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y = 5

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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 get 2x = 8.

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Solve for a: 4a - 8 = 0

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a = 2

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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It means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve for x: 5x = 25

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x = 5

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What is the solution to the equation: x/4 + 2 = 5?

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x = 12

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Solve for w: 2w + 6 = 14

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w = 4