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 in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

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Solve for x: 2(2x - 1) = 10

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x = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 7k - 14 = 42?

Back

k = 8.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 4 = 10?

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x = 6.

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Solve for y: 4y + 8 = 20

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y = 3.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What operation would you use to eliminate -6 in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Addition.

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What operation would you use to solve for b in the equation 5b = 30?

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Division.