Two Step Equations with Distribution and Combining Like Terms

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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. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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How do you combine like terms?

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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step is usually to isolate the variable term by performing the inverse operation of addition or subtraction.

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What is the second step in solving a two-step equation?

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The second step is to isolate the variable by performing the inverse operation of multiplication or division.