2 Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

Back

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: 3x + 11 = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What do you do after subtracting 11 from both sides in the equation 3x + 11 = 44?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

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

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x = 11.

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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 'balance' an equation?

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To perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

Front

What operation would you use to eliminate a constant term from one side of an equation?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

If you have the equation x/4 = 5, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 5?

Back

x = 20.

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In the equation 2x - 6 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.