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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x + 4 = 64?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to get 5x = 60.

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

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x = 12.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides to get -3x = 33.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 3 = 1?

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x = 2.

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How do you solve the equation 4x + 1 = 21?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to get 4x = 20, then divide by 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 1 = 21?

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x = 5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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Add 5 to both sides to get 6p = 18.

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What is the solution to the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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p = 3.