Algebra Review: Solve 2 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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Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11

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x = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 4x - 7 = 9?

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Add 7 to both sides.

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Solve for x: 3x - 5 = 10

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x = 5

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

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve for x: -2x + 4 = 0

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x = 2

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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Solve for b: 5b - 6 = 24

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b = 6

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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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Solve for x: ⅔x - 5 = 7

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x = 18