Solving 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 33 = 4a - 7?

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Add 7 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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Solve for a: 33 = 4a - 7

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a = 10

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What is the first step to solve the equation 8 = 4v + 12?

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Subtract 12 from both sides.

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Solve for v: 8 = 4v + 12

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v = -1

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

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

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w = 40

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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.

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Solve for x: 11 - 3x = 44

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x = -11

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5d - 6 = 9?

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Add 6 to both sides.