Solving 2 Step Equations - Individual Test

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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 operations do you undo first when solving a two-step equation?

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You undo addition and subtraction first.

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Write a two-step equation for: You bought a magazine for $5 and four erasers, spending a total of $25.

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5 + 4x = 25

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What is the first step to solve the equation: -3x + 11 = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve for p in the equation: 6p + 3 = 21.

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p = 3

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Solve for x in the equation: 4x - 7 = 21.

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x = 7

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation in algebra?

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To perform the opposite operation to isolate the variable.

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If you have the equation 2x + 5 = 15, what is the first step to solve it?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3x - 4 = 11?

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x = 5.