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 in solving the equation 3x - 5 = -26?

Back

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x - 5 = -26?

Back

x = -7

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

Back

Divide both sides by 5 after adding 6 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

b = 6

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3k + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3k + 5 = 23?

Back

k = 6

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x/2 + 5 = -10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/2 + 5 = -10?

Back

x = -30

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.