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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Subtract 8 from both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 5b - 6 = 24 after adding 6?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation -6w + 1 = -11?

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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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What is the second step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44 after subtracting 11?

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Divide both sides by -3.

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

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To isolate the 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.