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 the inverse operations in the reverse order of operations.

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Solve for s: 9 = 2s + 1

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s = 4

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Solve for z: 0 = 8z + 8

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z = -1

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Solve for c: 4c - 6 = 2

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c = 2

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Solve for a: -5 - 6a = -59

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a = 9

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Solve for a: 20 = 2 - a

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a = -18

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 2x = 8?

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Divide both sides by 2 to get x = 4.

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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

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Balancing an equation means performing the same operation on both sides to maintain equality.