Two-Step Equations Practice

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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 reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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Solve for r: r/8 = 9

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r = 72

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Translate this situation into an equation: 331 students went on a field trip. Six buses were filled and 7 students traveled in cars. How many students were in each bus?

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6n + 7 = 331, where n is the number of students in each bus.

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Solve for b: -12 = 24 + 4b

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b = -9

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Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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What is the total cost equation for a phone call that costs $3.00 plus $0.15 per minute?

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c = 3.00 + 0.15m, where c is the total cost and m is the number of minutes.

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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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 isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

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x = 2