Solving 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: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3?

Back

Combine like terms to simplify the equation.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation: x/4 - 3 = 9?

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Add 3 to both sides and then multiply by 4.

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What is the solution to the equation: -4x + 1 = 21?

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x = -5.

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What does it mean to 'combine like terms'?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the solution to the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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x = -11.

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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3?

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x = 1.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 6 = 18?

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x = 6.