Two Step Equations

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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 7k - 14 = 42?

Back

Add 14 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 7k = 56?

Back

Divide both sides by 7.

Front

Solve for t: 2t - 7 = 3

Back

t = 5

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What is the solution to the equation 2d + 7 = 9?

Back

d = 1

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How do you isolate x in the equation x/7 - 2 = 8?

Back

Add 2 to both sides, then multiply by 7.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 13 = 5m - 2?

Back

m = 3

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

Back

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

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What operation would you perform first in the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x - 8 = 0?

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x = 2