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 to solve the equation 6.95 + 8c = 24.95?

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Subtract 6.95 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 8c = 17?

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Divide both sides by 8 to solve for c.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Perform inverse operations to move constants away from the variable.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve: 6.95 + 8c = 24.95

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c = 2.25

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Solve: 207 = 27m + 45

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m = 6

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Solve: n + 7.1 = 8.6

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n = 1.5

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Write an equation for Marco's earnings if he earned half as much as Aaron who earned $40.

Back

m = a/2

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Write an equation for Tom's phone plan if the charge is $27 per month and a one-time fee of $45.

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207 = 27m + 45