Two-Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: 5x + 4 = 64.

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x = 12.

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What is the solution to the equation: 3x - 12 = 15?

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x = 9.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation: 6p - 5 = 13?

Back

Add 5 to both sides, then divide by 6.

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What is the solution to the equation: 4x + 7 = 23?

Back

x = 4.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What operation would you perform first in the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 8 - 2x = 0?

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x = 4.

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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 operations and isolate the variable.