Solve 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 the reverse order of how they are applied.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5 + 1/7b = -2?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 5 + 1/7b = -2?

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The solution is b = -49.

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How do you solve the equation -8s + 1 = 33?

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First, subtract 1 from both sides, then divide by -8.

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What is the solution to the equation -8s + 1 = 33?

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The solution is s = -4.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 8m - 5.5 = 10.1?

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Add 5.5 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 8m - 5.5 = 10.1?

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The solution is m = 1.95.

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How do you solve the equation -7(z - 6) = -70?

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First, divide both sides by -7, then add 6.

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What is the solution to the equation -7(z - 6) = -70?

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The solution is z = 16.