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. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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x = 2

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x = 3

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y = 6

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n = -2

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x = 4

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Add 8 to both sides, then divide by 4 to solve for x.

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

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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x = 5