2 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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Solve for s: 2s - 4 = 6

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s = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11b + 7 = 40?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with b.

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Solve for b: 11b + 7 = 40

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b = 3

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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.

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Solve for x: x/12 - 8 = -4

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x = 48

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What is the second step to solve the equation 7k - 14 = 42?

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Add 14 to both sides after isolating the term with k.

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Solve for k: 7k - 14 = 42

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k = 8

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.

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Solve for x: -3x - 12 = 15

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x = -9