Two Step Equations: The First Step

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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 the equation 3b - 2 = 4?

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Add 2 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 9 = 3 + 2h?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation -5 + 3y = 1?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 1 = 5 - 2n?

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

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3p - 5 = 19?

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Add 5 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Why is it important to perform the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the purpose of solving two-step equations?

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

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What is the general form of a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation typically has the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.