2 Step Equations Test

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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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What is the first step in solving the equation 4y - 24 = -4?

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Add 24 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 4y - 24 = -4?

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y = 5.

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What is the variable in the equation 8a - 10 = 22?

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The variable is 'a'.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2(4a - 5) = 22?

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Use distribution to simplify the left side.

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What is the variable in the equation -4y - 32 = 48?

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The variable is 'y'.

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Back

Subtract 2 from both sides.

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Back

Multiply both sides by -6.

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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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To distribute means to multiply a term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.