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 4x + 7 = 23?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 4x = 16?

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Divide both sides by 4 to find the value of x.

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Solve the equation 2t - 7 = 3.

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t = 5

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable allows us to find its value by simplifying the equation.

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Solve the equation 2d + 7 = 9.

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d = 1

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Subtract 8 from both sides.

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x = 8

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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It means substituting the found value back into the original equation to verify it satisfies the equation.

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Solve the equation 13 = 5m - 2.

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m = 3