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 6 + n/5 = -4?

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Subtract 6 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 6 + n/5 = -4?

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n = -50.

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What do you do to isolate the variable in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation -5 = 3m - 14?

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m = 3.

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How do you write an equation for the scenario: 331 students went on a field trip, with 6 buses filled and 7 students in cars?

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331 = 6x + 7.

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What is the first step in solving the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

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Subtract 1 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

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x = -5.

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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.