Writing and Solving Two-Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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The first step is to add 6 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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The second step is to divide both sides by 5.

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How do you write an equation for 'Twice a number plus 6 is -72'?

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What is the solution to the equation 3f - 12 = -3?

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The solution is f = 3.

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If Stefan had $35 and now has $47 after washing the car, how do you write the equation?

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What does 'n' represent in the equation n/2 + 4 = 12?

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In this equation, 'n' represents Bonnie's weekly allowance.

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What is the first step to solve the equation n/2 + 4 = 12?

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The first step is to subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation n/2 + 4 = 12?

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The solution is n = 16.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable allows you to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.