Solving Equations: 2 step, variables on both sides, Distrib

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the distributive property?

Back

A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Solve for x: 2(3x + 1) = 14

Back

x = 2

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Solve for x: 10x + 9 = 4x - 9

Back

x = -3

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Solve for x: 8x - 8 = -4x + 16

Back

x = 2

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Solve for n: 6n + 4 = -26

Back

n = -5

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Solve for x: 2x = x + 3

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x = 3

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What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What does it mean to have variables on both sides of an equation?

Back

It means that the variable appears on both sides of the equation, requiring manipulation to isolate the variable.