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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What is the first step to solve the equation x/4 + 2 = 42?

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Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation x/4 + 2 = 42 after subtracting 2?

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Multiply both sides by 4 to isolate x.

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Solve: 4x - 8 = -40. What is x?

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x = -8.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x - 8 = -40?

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Add 8 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 4x - 8 = -40 after adding 8?

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Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.

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Solve: -9x - 12 = 33. What is x?

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x = -5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -9x - 12 = 33?

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Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation -9x - 12 = 33 after adding 12?

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Divide both sides by -9 to isolate x.

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Solve: x/7 - 2 = 8. What is x?

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x = 70.