Two Step Equations

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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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What is the first step to solve the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

Back

First, subtract 1 from both sides, then divide by -4.

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What is the solution to the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides, then divide by 5 to find b.

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What does it mean to 'add 6 to both sides' in an equation?

Back

It means to increase both sides of the equation by 6 to maintain equality.

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What is the purpose of dividing both sides of an equation?

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Dividing both sides helps to isolate the variable and solve for it.

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6.

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

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What does it mean to 'subtract 6 from both sides' in an equation?

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It means to decrease both sides of the equation by 6 to maintain equality.