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 2t - 7 = 3?

Back

Add 7 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

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x = 3

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Back

Subtract 8 from both sides, then multiply by 4.

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Back

x = 160

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What is the second step to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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Subtract 7 from both sides, then divide by 4.

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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 manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

Back

t = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

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x = 3