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: 2x + 3 = 11

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x = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 5y - 7 = 18?

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Add 7 to both sides.

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Solve: -4a + 8 = 0

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a = 2

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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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Solve: 3n - 5 = 10

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n = 5

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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Solve: 7 - 2x = 1

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x = 3

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 6y + 2 = 20?

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Subtract 2 from both sides.

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Solve: 9 = 3m + 6

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m = 1