Solving 2 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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Subtract 12 from both sides.

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s = 4.

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Add 8 to both sides.

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Divide both sides by 5.

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x = -8.

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

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to 'add 6 to both sides' of an equation?

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It means to increase both sides of the equation by 6, maintaining equality.

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Divide both sides by 5.