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 3c + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 3c = 18?

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

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Solve the equation 2x - 3 = 1.

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x = 2

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 4 = 64?

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x = 12

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 3x - 12 = 15?

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Add 12 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the final step to solve the equation 3x = 27?

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

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Solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23.

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x = 4

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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To isolate 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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What operation would you use to eliminate a constant term from an equation?

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You would use subtraction to eliminate a constant term.