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 7k - 14 = 42?

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Add 14 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 7k - 14 = 42 after adding 14?

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Divide both sides by 7.

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Solve for g: 3g - 5 = 13.

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g = 6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3g - 5 = 13?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 3g - 5 = 13 after adding 5?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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Solve for g: 4g + 13 = 9.

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g = -1.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4g + 13 = 9?

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Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 4g + 13 = 9 after subtracting 13?

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Divide both sides by 4.

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Solve for x: 3x + 2x + 8 = -17.

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x = -5.