Solving 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 12x + 4x = 64?

Back

Combine Like Terms.

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If m represents the cost of one bag of maple granola, what term represents the cost of one bag of apple granola if it costs $2 less?

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m - 2.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 14 = 34?

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Add 14 to both sides.

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Solve the equation 5x + 3 = 28. What is x?

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x = 5.

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What is the value of x that makes the equation 5x + 15 = 0 true?

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x = -3.

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What does 'combining like terms' mean in algebra?

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It means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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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 operation would you perform first to solve the equation 3x + 9 = 24?

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Subtract 9 from both sides.

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

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x = 20.