Solving Two-Step Equations

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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.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -6 + x/4 = -5?

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Add 6 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation -6 + x/4 = -5?

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x = 4.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6 = a/4 + 2?

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Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 6 = a/4 + 2?

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a = 16.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -15 = -4m + 5?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation -15 = -4m + 5?

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m = 5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -9x - 13 = -103?

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Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation -9x - 13 = -103?

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x = 10.