Two 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.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

Back

Add 7 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 2t = 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

Solve for x: x/4 + 2 = 13

Back

x = 44

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 10 = 16?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 7 = 23

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the solution to the equation 7k - 14 = 42?

Back

k = 8

Front

What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

Isolating the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

Inverse operations are used to undo the operations applied to the variable, helping to isolate it.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2t - 7 = 3?

Back

t = 5