Solving 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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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step is usually to isolate the variable by performing the inverse operation of the constant term.

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What is the last step in solving a two-step equation?

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The last step is to perform the inverse operation of the coefficient of the variable.

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If you have the equation x + 5 = 12, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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If you have the equation 3x = 15, what is the last step to solve for x?

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Divide both sides by 3 to find the value of x.

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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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In the equation 2x - 4 = 10, what should you do first?

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Add 4 to both sides to start isolating x.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 10 = 35?

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The solution is x = 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x - 8 = 0?

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The solution is x = 2.

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What operation would you perform to both sides of the equation x/3 = 4 to solve for x?

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Multiply both sides by 3.