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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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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Solve for d: 2d + 7 = 9

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d = 1

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Solve for z: 11 = 3z + 5

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z = 2

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Solve for x: 4x + 22 = -34

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x = -14

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Solve for s: 2s - 4 = 6

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s = 5

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Solve for x: -3x - 12 = 15

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x = -9

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 2x = 8?

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Divide both sides by 2 to get x = 4.

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation in algebra?

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To 'undo' an operation means to perform the opposite operation to isolate the variable.