Two-Step Equations: Decimals and Fractions

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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 the reverse order of operations.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2.3 - 0.7x = 1.6?

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The first step is to subtract 2.3 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2.3 - 0.7x = 1.6?

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x = 1.0

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What is the value of y in the equation y + 15 = 30?

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y = 15

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How do you solve the equation 0.5x + 1.2 = 3.7?

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Subtract 1.2 from both sides, then divide by 0.5.

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What is the solution to the equation 0.5x + 1.2 = 3.7?

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x = 5

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What is the first step to solve the equation 0.3x + 0.5 = 1.1?

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Subtract 0.5 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 0.3x + 0.5 = 1.1?

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x = 2

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How do you solve the equation 2.6 - 0.4x = 1.4?

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Subtract 2.6 from both sides, then divide by -0.4.