Solving 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.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What do you do after isolating the variable term in a two-step equation?

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You perform the inverse operation to solve for the variable.

Front

Solve for x: 5x - 4 = 16

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x = 4.

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

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To isolate the variable and find its value.

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If you have the equation 7 = 2y + 1, what is the first step to solve for y?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

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

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for b: 11b + 7 = 40

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b = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

c = 6.

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In the equation 13 = 5m - 2, what is the first step to solve for m?

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Add 2 to both sides.