Solving 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: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What do you do after isolating the variable term in a two-step equation?

Back

You divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation: 5x - 8 = 32?

Back

x = 8.

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What is the first step to solve for x in the equation: -9 + 3x = 10?

Back

Add 9 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation: (a + 3)/7 = 3?

Back

a = 18.

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

Back

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

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 4 = 19?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x - 6 = 10?

Back

x = 8.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 4x + 12 = 28?

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Subtract 12 from both sides.