2 step equations - no negatives

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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 does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 5 = 30?

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The first step is to subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 29 = 7?

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The solution is x = 18.

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How do you write an equation for 'twice a number, w, increased by 5 is 30'?

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The equation is 2w + 5 = 30.

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What is the process to solve the equation 12 = 4x - 16?

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Add 16 to both sides, then divide by 4.

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What does 'double a number' mean in algebra?

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It means to multiply the number by 2.

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How do you represent 'a number decreased by 29' in algebra?

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It is represented as x - 29.

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What is the solution to the equation 12 = 4x - 16?

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The solution is x = 7.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 2x + 5 = 30 after subtracting 5?

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The second step is to divide both sides by 2.