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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Solve: 3x - 7 = 32

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x = 13

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 1 = 21?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Solve: 2x - 3 = 1

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x = 2

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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 other side.

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Solve for w: 6w - 1 = 11

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w = 2

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, helping to isolate it.

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Solve: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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What is the second step to solve the equation 4x + 1 = 21 after isolating the variable?

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Divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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What is an example of a two-step equation?

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An example is 5x + 3 = 18.