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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 inverse operations in the reverse order of operations used in the equation.

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Multiply both sides by 5.

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k = -24.

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Multiply both sides by -\frac{3}{2}.

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x = -9.

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Multiply both sides by 4.

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g = 13 + 36 = 49.

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Subtract 8 from both sides.

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x = 42.