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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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Solve the equation: -6x = 18

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x = -3

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3?

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Combine like terms to simplify the equation to 7x - 4 = 3.

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Solve the equation: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3

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x = 1

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What does 'c' represent in the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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'c' is the variable we are solving for.

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Solve the equation: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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What is the slope in the equation of a line?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of the line, calculated as the rise over run.

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Determine the slope of the line represented by the equation: y = -7x + 2

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m = -7

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 4 = -26?

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x = -15.