Two Step Equations V2.0

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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Solve the equation: 3x - 7 = 32

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x = 13

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What is the first step to solve the equation: -4x + 1 = 21?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: -4x + 1 = 21

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x = -5

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44

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x = -11

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

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Back

z = -4

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What do you do after isolating the variable on one side of the equation?

Back

Perform the inverse operation to solve for the variable.

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

Back

Add 6 to both sides.