2 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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What is the first step to solve the equation 12 - 6y = 24?

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Add 6y to both sides.

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Solve for d: 3d + 12 = 60

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d = 16

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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Solve for x: 2x - 7 = -23

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x = -8

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What is the first step to solve the equation -11 - 3x = 44?

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Add 11 to both sides.

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What is the opposite operation of multiplication?

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Division

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Solve for y: 5y + 10 = 35

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y = 5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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Solve for x: 4x + 8 = 24

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x = 4