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 in solving the equation 3x - 5 = 20?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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What do you do to isolate the variable in the equation 8 = 4v + 12?

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Subtract 12 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 9x - 7 = -7?

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The solution is x = 0.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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What is the purpose of performing 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 is the solution to the equation 4v + 12 = 8?

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The solution is v = -1.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

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The solution is x = 2.